Here’s a delicious recipe for Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce — sweet, savory, and rich 🍁🥓🥩
Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
For the Dijon Cream Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving a little bacon fat in the pan.
- Drizzle cooked bacon with 1 tablespoon maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
2. Cook the Pork Chops
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter and sear pork chops 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).
- Brush the tops of the pork chops with maple syrup and cook another 1–2 minutes until caramelized.
3. Make the Dijon Cream Sauce
- Remove pork chops and set aside to rest.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve
- Serve pork chops topped with the creamy Dijon sauce and crispy bacon slices.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Tips
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken broth or white wine before adding cream.
- Use thicker-cut pork chops for juicier results.
- Maple syrup pairs beautifully with the smoky bacon and tangy Dijon, balancing sweet and savory perfectly.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version or oven-baked version for easier prep.
