Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream
Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream pairs juicy, bone-in chops with sweet-tart apples and crisp bacon for a salty-sweet balance. A splash of bourbon and Dijon folded into cream creates a rich, lightly smoky pan sauce that coats every bite. Serve for a cozy fall dinner or a special weeknight meal when you want comfort with a touch of elegance.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
- 3
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high and sear the chops in the bacon drippings just until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet. Add the apples and thyme, and cook until just starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread the apples in an even layer in the skillet, add the bacon, then nestle the seared pork chops on top.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the same skillet in the preheated oven until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Move the pork and apples to a serving platter and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- 7
For the sauce, return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat (do not wipe it out). Add butter if needed, then sauté the shallot until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 8
Pour in the whiskey to deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Simmer until slightly reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cream, Dijon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer gently until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and apples. Garnish with additional thyme.
- Calories 693.2 kcal High 35%
- Protein 43.8 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 29.09 g 11%
- Total Fat 44.65 g High 57%
- Saturated Fat 19.77 g High 99%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 187.61 mg High 63%
- Sodium 2949.07 mg High 128%
- Dietary Fiber 3.34 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 18.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 15.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.64 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 27.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 23.37 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.22 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Apple Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Pork Chop, Bourbon, Dijon Mustard, and Fresh Thyme. Each serving provides about 693.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Pork Chop, Bourbon, Dijon Mustard, Fresh Thyme, Heavy Cream. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 693.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream healthy?
- Apple-Bacon Pork Chops with Bourbon Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 693.2 calories and 43.8 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2949.07 mg (128% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.77 g (99% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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