Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with a creamy, tangy Dijon sauce are the perfect quick and easy dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting the chops perfectly crispy every time. The combination of sweet maple and salty bacon creates a mouthwatering crust that pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Smoked Salmon Gnocchi Dinner Recipe and Easy Baked Chicken Roll Ups with Ham and Swiss Cheese.

What You'll Need for Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Step 3: Cook bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, but keep grease in skillet.
4. Step 4: Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drizzle maple syrup over chops and flip to coat.
5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until pork chops reach 145°F (63°C).
6. Step 6: While pork chops bake, make the sauce by whisking together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Serve pork chops with crispy bacon on top and drizzle with creamy Dijon sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Pork chops can be seasoned and bacon cooked up to a day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Freezing Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Freeze cooked pork chops for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for pork chops for a similar dish.
• Make-ahead: Pork chops can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.

Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

35 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 8 slices bacon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Seasonings

• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: Season pork chops with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Step 3: Cook bacon in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, but keep grease in skillet.
4. Step 4: Add pork chops to skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drizzle maple syrup over chops and flip to coat.
5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until pork chops reach 145°F (63°C).
6. Step 6: While pork chops bake, make the sauce by whisking together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Serve pork chops with crispy bacon on top and drizzle with creamy Dijon sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Best substitution: Substitute chicken breasts for pork chops for a similar dish.
• Make-ahead: Pork chops can be cooked ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little water or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked pork chops for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent drying out.
• Make ahead: Pork chops can be seasoned and bacon cooked up to a day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 15g
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Creamy Dijon Sauce and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!