Published On: 03.04.23 | 

By: Stacey Little

Recipe: Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce

Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce. (Stacey Little)

Spice up pork chops seared in bacon fat with a delicious creamy pan sauce.

Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce

Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Pan Sauce. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds thick-cut boneless pork chops
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, room temperature

Instructions

  • Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
  • Cool and crumble the bacon.
  • Cook the pork chops in the bacon grease over medium-high heat, being sure to get a good sear on each side. Cook the chops until they reach an internal temperature of about 145 degrees. Be cautious not to overcook. I often cook them to about 140 degrees and allow the carryover heat to continue cooking them once I’ve removed them from the pan.
  • Remove the pork chops from the pan onto a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic. Cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant, being cautious not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet to loosen the browned bits.
  • Bring the broth to a simmer and add the cream cheese. Use a whisk to mix well and cook until the cream cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and thickened.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the pork chops to the pan and coat them in the sauce.
  • Add more broth if the sauce gets too thick.
  • Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top and serve.

This recipe originally appeared on SouthernBite.com. For more great recipes, visit the website or check out ”The Southern Bite Cookbook.”