Bacon-Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Mushroom Gravy

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Juicy pork chops pan-fried in bacon fat then smothered with a rich mushroom and cream gravy for a comforting keto dinner. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto, low-carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bacon slices, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside. Leave bacon fat in the skillet.
  2. Step 2: Season 4 bone-in pork chops with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Increase heat to medium-high and add pork chops to the skillet with bacon fat. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove chops and keep warm.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tbsp butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes until browned and tender.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Add 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes until the gravy thickens to coat the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Return crumbled bacon to the gravy, stir to combine, then spoon the mushroom gravy over pork chops to serve.

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