Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Bacon Mushroom Gravy

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Juicy pork chops pan-fried in bacon fat and topped with a rich mushroom gravy studded with smoky bacon pieces. This American-inspired pork recipe (keto), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in pork chops, bacon strips, cremini mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 bone-in pork chops and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 6 chopped bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pan.
  2. Step 2: Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork chops to the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). 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 4 minutes until browned and their moisture has evaporated.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  5. Step 5: Simmer the gravy for 5-6 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Stir in the reserved crispy bacon pieces and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme if using.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the mushroom and bacon gravy over pork chops and serve immediately.

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