Description
Creamy Dijon Pork Chops with Bacon Maple Glaze is a delightful dish that combines juicy pork chops with a velvety sauce, enriched by crispy bacon and a touch of maple sweetness. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With its stunning presentation and irresistible flavors, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (1 inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the bacon, mincing the garlic, and measuring out the mustard and cream.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until crispy (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the bacon but leave the drippings in the skillet.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot drippings for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Lower heat, add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in Dijon mustard, chicken broth, cream, thyme, and maple syrup until well combined.
- Crumble the crispy bacon back into the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return pork chops to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Cook on low heat for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize this dish by adding herbs like rosemary or swapping bacon for pancetta for a different flavor profile. You can also incorporate mushrooms or spinach into the sauce for added nutrition.