Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory harmony of pork chops seared to perfection, topped with a luscious Dijon mustard cream sauce infused with crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops
- 4 strips of bacon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Begin by heating your cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips, cooking until they are crisp. Remove them from the skillet and set aside, allowing the drippings to remain in the pan.
- Sear the pork chops: Add olive oil to the same skillet where you cooked the bacon. Season the pork chops generously with salt and pepper, and place them in the skillet. Sear each side for 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep them warm: Once cooked, transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Lower the heat on the skillet. Pour in the Dijon mustard, heavy cream, and maple syrup. Use a whisk to blend the ingredients, stirring continuously until a gentle simmer begins. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the bacon: Crumble the crispy bacon into the sauce, stirring until it’s well combined.
- Serve: Plate the pork chops drizzled with the Dijon mustard cream sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the sauce in advance and store it separately in the fridge. Warm it gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pork chops, maple bacon, Dijon mustard, cream sauce, savory dish, easy recipe