Creamy Bacon Pork Chops
In just 30 minutes these creamy bacon pork chops can be on your table! They’re pan seared to perfection and have the most amazing bacon cream sauce.
- 6 strips bacon (cut into small pieces)
- 4 pork chops (see notes)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon butter (if needed (see step 5))
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Fresh parsley (chopped (optional, to taste))
- Take the pork out of the fridge about 15-30 minutes prior to starting the recipe if possible.
- Cut the bacon up and add it to a skillet (I use kitchen shears to make this fast). Cook over medium-high heat until crispy (about 10 minutes). Transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, and leave about 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towel and then season them with salt & pepper.
- Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook them for 3-5 minutes/side (3 minutes for thinner chops and 5 minutes for pork chops up to 1" thick). Once the pork chops are seared, transfer them to a plate.
- If the pan is looking fairly dry, add in a tablespoon of butter, but if there's still some bacon fat left in the pan, go ahead and sprinkle the flour in, stir it, and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder in. Stir and let it cook for about a minute or until noticeably reduced.
- Stir in the cream.
- Add the bacon and pork back in (along with any juices left on the plate) and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit (let the sauce bubble a bit but not furiously boil) and the pork chops are fully cooked through (145F minimum). Keep in mind the pork's temperature will continue to rise, so if it's close, take it off the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Season the sauce with extra salt & pepper if needed and top with chopped parsley if using.
Why you’ll love it
Have you ever thought to pair bacon with pork? I did, and the results are spectacular. Like, SO good. Bacon makes everything better, and this easy pork chop recipe is no exception. It’s rich, decadent, and all-around comforting. Stroke of genius, if I do say so myself.
You get a perfect sear on the pan fried pork chops, and the creamy bacon sauce is irresistible. This feels fancy, but it’s a quick weeknight dinner. The same goes for my Creamy Bacon Chicken, which actually inspired this one, and it’s a hassle-free skillet meal as well!
What you’ll need
Bacon – one of the key ingredients! If using thick cut bacon, you can get away with using 4-5 slices instead of 6.
Pork chops – I used boneless pork chops. If you want to use bone-in pork chops, you will likely need to brown them in two batches since they are quite large. Or just make 2 or 3 and keep the sauce quantity the same.
Cream – heavy cream is essential to our luxurious sauce. Don’t sub it for anything else if you can avoid it!
Parsley – it’s optional, but fresh parsley makes a lovely garnish and gives a pop of freshness.
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This recipe works best with pork chops that are 0.75-1″ thick. Use an instant read meat thermometer to quickly check if they’re done or not, and keep in mind that their temperature will continue to rise once you take them off the heat.
Store uncooked bacon in this handy airtight bacon container in the fridge, and cut it up with kitchen shears into bite-sized pieces.
Using a splatter guard helps when frying.
Pro tip
Pork is safe to eat at 145F, and it’s fine if it’s a little pink inside. It’ll be tender and juicy just like it should be! It’s easy to overcook pork, so take note.
How to cook bacon pork chops
Add cut-up bacon to a skillet and cook it over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer it to a paper towel lined plate, and leave a bit of the bacon grease in the skillet. Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden, and transfer to a plate.
Add the flour to the skillet, then whisk in the chicken broth, lemon, and garlic powder. Let it reduce for a minute or two. Stir in the cream, and return the bacon and pork. Cook until the sauce has thickened up a bit and the pork is cooked through.
Substitutions and variations
As always, be aware that substituting the cream for something with a lower fat content may not yield desired results. The sauce may end up thinner and/or break.
You could sub the chicken broth (half or all of it) with dry white wine for a special touch. Pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc would be great.
What to serve with bacon pork chops
I also like to serve it with buttered Brussels sprouts, but many veggies would work including my tasty Roasted Green Beans or Easy Garlicky Sauteed Mushrooms.
A light side salad goes well too since the sauce is quite rich. Try my Super Simple Parmesan Arugula Salad!
Leftovers and storage
While this is best when eaten immediately, leftover pork chops will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days if stored properly in an airtight container.
Reheat in a saucepan over a low heat. The sauce might need a splash of additional cream to revive it.
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this since it has a dairy-based sauce.
