Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops With Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze
Pan seared bacon wrapped pork chops with a delicious apple cider vinegar glaze (the perfect pan sauce) flavored with onions and fresh thyme. Ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 358kcal
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick each)*
- 4 slices bacon (not thick cut)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- salt and pepper
Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced (1 ounce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chicken base (I like Better Than Bouillon)
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoon low carb sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preparation:
- Trim the fat off of the pork chops and wrap a piece of bacon around each one, securing it with a toothpick. Rub a total of 1 ½ teaspoons of oil over both sides of the pork chops and season both sides with salt and pepper. Finely dice the onions and mince the garlic.
Method:
- Heat a pan over medium heat until hot but NOT smoking-hot. Add the remaining oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the pork chops on edge to brown the bacon, placing them right next to each other to keep them upright. Cook for 1 minute per side. This takes a little fiddling, but is worth the effort.
- Place the pork chops into the pan to cook the top and bottom surfaces, 3-5 minutes per side depending on the thickness. Remove the pork to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes or until they begin to turn translucent. If the pan is dry, add a little of the water to help them soften. Add the chicken base and thyme to the pan and stir. Add the water and then the vinegar to the pan and stir, scraping up any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the sauce by half and add any accumulated juice from the pork back to the pan. Remove the thyme. Add the butter and stir until it has been incorporated into the sauce. Simmer and stir the sauce until it appears glossy. Adjust seasoning by adding sweetener if you would like, additional salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the sauce over the pork before serving. It's not a lot of sauce, but is full of flavor with a nice acidity and mild sweetness. Serves 4.
Notes
*Let the pork chops come to temperature for 20 minutes before cooking. Putting cold meat in a hot pan will shock the meat making it tough and dry on the outside and raw in the center.
Nutrition Facts
Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops With Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Carbohydrates 1.5g1%
Protein 32.5g65%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.5g | Protein: 32.5g | Fat: 24g