Description
Indulge in this delightful Maple Bacon Pork Chops with a tangy Dijon Cream Sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Create the Marinade: In a shallow bowl, combine the maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Marinate the Pork Chops: Coat each chop in the marinade, ensuring they are well-covered. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Cook the Pork Chops: Preheat your choice of grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork chops for about 4-6 minutes per side or pan-sear in a heavy skillet for 3-5 minutes until golden-brown.
- Prepare the Dijon Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in milk and cream, whisking until thickened. Stir in remaining mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the pork chops and drizzle with the creamy sauce. Top with crumbled bacon.
Notes
For added depth, consider using an air fryer or including herbs like thyme in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chop with sauce
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg