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Pork Chops Apples Bacon

Tender Pork Chops Apples Bacon: 2 Sensational Bites

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This one-pan meal features juicy seared pork chops simmered in a tangy-sweet apple cider and Dijon pan sauce with sautéed apples, crispy bacon, and fried sage. It’s a hearty, comforting dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large thick-cut bone-in pork chops (approx. 10–12 ounces each)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 5 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 10 leaves fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
  • 1 large apple, cored and cut into wedges
  • 1 large shallot, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/4 cups apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Toasted hazelnuts, for garnish
  • Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chopped bacon in a cold skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon and sage leaves to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving drippings.
  3. Fry sage leaves in the drippings until crisp. Remove and set aside with bacon.
  4. Add olive oil if needed. Increase heat to high and sear pork chops for 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  5. Lower heat to medium. Sauté apple wedges for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add shallots and thyme; cook for about 3 minutes until shallots soften.
  7. Sprinkle flour over the apple mixture (if using) and stir to coat.
  8. Pour in white wine, increase heat to medium-high, and scrape up browned bits. Reduce for 1 minute.
  9. Stir in apple cider and Dijon mustard. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  10. Nestle pork chops into the sauce. Cover loosely and simmer gently until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  11. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve pork chops with apples and sauce, topped with crispy bacon, toasted hazelnuts, and fresh thyme.

Notes

  • Bone-in pork chops are recommended for juiciness.
  • Ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F to avoid overcooking.
  • Do not slice apples too thinly to maintain their structure.
  • Start bacon in a cold pan for even rendering and crispiness.
  • Omit flour for a thinner sauce or use gluten-free flour or cornstarch slurry for a gluten-free option.
  • Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples provide a good balance of sweet and tart.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-Pan Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 453 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 391 mg
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 88 mg

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