Maple Bacon Pork Chops Dijon (Print Version)
Tender pork chops with crispy bacon and maple-Dijon cream sauce—a rich, flavorful dinner idea.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1 inch thick
→ Pork Products
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4 slices bacon, chopped
→ Oils and Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Sauce
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/4 cup Dijon mustard
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Garnish
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow to preheat fully.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from skillet and reserve on a plate, leaving drippings in the skillet.
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Pat pork chops dry and season both sides generously with salt and ground black pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet if needed, then sear pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Arrange seared pork chops in a single layer in a baking dish. Distribute crispy bacon evenly over the chops.
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In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, heavy cream, garlic powder, and thyme. Pour the sauce evenly over pork chops.
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Place baking dish in preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
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Remove from oven and let pork chops rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, pat pork chops dry prior to seasoning to improve browning during searing.