Bacon Fat Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mushroom Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Juicy pork chops pan-fried in rendered bacon fat, topped with a rich mushroom gravy infused with smoky bacon bits for deep flavor. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork chops, bacon strips, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, 1-inch thick pork chops
• 6 strips, chopped bacon strips
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 oz, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 6 chopped bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in skillet.
2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 3/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and add pork chops to bacon fat, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove pork chops and keep warm.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and scrape browned bits from skillet. Simmer for 3 minutes until broth reduces slightly.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, remaining 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let gravy simmer gently for 4 minutes until thickened.
6. Step 6: Return cooked bacon pieces to skillet and stir into gravy. Serve pork chops topped with mushroom bacon gravy immediately.