Description
Sizzling bacon mushroom pork chops bring your dinner table to life with hearty, comforting flavors that remind you of home-cooked meals. Juicy chops nestled with crispy bacon and earthy mushrooms make your weeknight cooking feel like a warm embrace from Grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 pork chops
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C), preparing for a succulent pork chop experience.
- Crisp 4 bacon slices in a skillet until golden and fragrant, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Introduce 1 cup sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until they release their moisture and turn tender.
- Generously season 4 pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
- Sear the seasoned pork chops in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet and sprinkle crumbled bacon over the pork chops.
- Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake for exactly 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes, ensuring juicy and tender meat before serving.
Notes
- Bacon provides incredible flavor and helps keep the pork chops juicy, so don’t skip rendering it first in the skillet.
- Select thick-cut pork chops for the best texture and to prevent overcooking, aiming for a slightly pink center.
- Use a cast iron skillet if possible, as it creates excellent browning and transfers seamlessly from stovetop to oven.
- For a low-carb version, replace chicken broth with bone broth and ensure your bacon has no added sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28-31 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg