Name: Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Chops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 275 min
Ingredients: 24 oz center cut pork chops ((6) 4 oz each); 1/4 c olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 oz bacon (about 4 thick strips); 1/2 c brown sugar; 1/3 c apple cider vinegar; 2 garlic cloves (grated); salt and pepper to; 3 c water; 1/4 c brown sugar; 3 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tsp peppercorns (slightly crushed)

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Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Chops — chili-rubbed pan-seared smoky pork chops coated with a delicious bacon brown sugar glaze.

These Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Chops are an easy restaurant quality recipe made in the comfort of your home. They are brined in brown sugar and spice, chili-rubbed, perfectly pan-seared, and coated in a delicious bacon brown sugar glaze. Serve this dish with a side of Ginger Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes for a five-star rave review from your dinner guests.

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I suggest serving these tender pork chops with Southern Green Beans and Potatoes with a side of Garlic Bacon Butternut Squash or Seasoned White Rice.

What you need to make bacon brown sugar pork chops

Center cut pork chops
Olive oil
Butter
Salt
Ancho chili powder
Paprika
Garlic powder
Sugar
Dried thyme
Cinnamon
Cayenne pepper, optional
Bacon
Brown Sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Garlic cloves

How to and why brine pork chops

Pork chops have the potential to create a fantastic meal if prepared properly. Depending on the thickness and cut of the chop the flavors of the seasoning may need help to penetrate through. Soaking the chops in a wet brine for 2-4 hours will certainly enhance the flavors.

To brine center cut chops, you will need 3 cups of water, kosher salt, brown sugar, and peppercorns. Place the chops in a shallow dish, then spread the sugar, salt, and peppercorns over them. Pour the water over, cover, and refrigerate. Remove the chops from the brine and pat dry with paper towels when ready to cook.

How to pan-sear center-cut pork chops

Blend the dry spice with the olive oil then brush the chops with the seasoned oil on both sides. Place the skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon strips until crisp. Remove the bacon to cool before chopping; reserve for later.

In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, sear the pork chops for 3-4 min on both side then turn off the heat and add the butter; coat well. Remove them to a plate to rest.

bacon brown sugar pork chops in a skillet

Turn the heat back to medium to sauté the garlic in the butter until softened. Next, add the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Whisk to deglaze the pan as the sauce thickens.

Turn off the heat, stir the bacon into the sauce; season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste if needed. Return to pork chops to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Serve immediately.

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