Description
Indulge in rich maple flavors harmonized with crispy bacon, served over succulent pork chops and drizzled in a creamy Dijon sauce.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Marinate the Pork Chops: Coat the pork chops in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cook the Pork Chops: Preheat grill or skillet; grill chops for 4-6 minutes per side or sear in skillet for 3-5 minutes until cooked to 145°F.
- Make the Dijon Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream, whisking until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in remaining Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and seasoning. Simmer for another minute.
- Serve: Plate pork chops topped with Dijon cream sauce and crumbled bacon.
Notes
For added depth, consider marinating pork chops overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg