Description
Succulent bacon mushroom pork chops promise a hearty midwest comfort meal with rich, layered flavors. Savory pan-seared meat mingles with crisp bacon and earthy mushrooms, delivering a simple yet elegant dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 pork chops
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 oz mushrooms
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Cooking Liquids/Fats:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels, then generously season both sides with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Slice bacon into bite-sized pieces and chop mushrooms into uniform slices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove pork chops and set aside on a warm plate, tenting loosely with foil to retain heat.
- In the same skillet, render bacon pieces until crispy and brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the bacon, sautéing until they release moisture and turn golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme into the mushroom-bacon mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat and swirl butter into the sauce, creating a rich, glossy coating.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning the mushroom-bacon sauce over the top and heating through for 2 minutes.
- Plate pork chops and generously top with the aromatic mushroom-bacon mixture before serving immediately.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat pork chops completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach exactly 145°F for juicy, safe-to-eat meat without overcooking.
- Bacon Brilliance: Choose thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and crispier texture that adds depth to the mushroom sauce.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, making it perfect for those with dietary restrictions without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 412
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 758 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg