Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops - a little sweet, a little spicy, and a whole lotta delicious! Only 4 simple ingredients – pork chops, bacon, brown sugar, and chili powder. They only take about 5 minutes to make and are ready to eat in under 30 minutes. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a dinner party! Serve with some green beans and rice. #glutenfree #pork #bacon

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1½ Tbsp chili powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with cooking rack.

  2. 2

    In a shallow dish, combine brown sugar and chili powder.

  3. 3

    Wrap each pork chop with two slices of bacon. Coat bacon-wrapped pork chops with the brown sugar and chili powder mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil the pork chops 2-4 minutes or until they reach 140°F.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and let pork chops rest 5 minutes before serving (the temperature will continue to rise to 145°F).

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops

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About this Recipe

Imagine succulent pork chops, enveloped in crispy bacon, with a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. This Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops recipe makes that dream a reality for your weeknight dinner or next special occasion.

What makes these pork chops truly stand out is the ingenious combination of savory bacon, brown sugar, and chili powder. These simple ingredients transform ordinary pork chops into a dish that's both easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful. With about 5 minutes of active preparation, these chops are ready to eat in under 30 minutes, making them a fantastic choice for busy evenings.

You can expect a dish that delights the senses: tender, juicy pork wrapped in crispy, flavorful bacon. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of sweetness from the brown sugar, a gentle warmth from the chili powder, and the irresistible salty crunch of the bacon. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and promises an impressive meal that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to achieve, impressing everyone at the table.

While fantastic as is, feel free to adjust the spice level by varying the amount of chili powder to your taste. For a different flavor profile, you could swap some of the chili powder for smoked paprika to add a deeper, less spicy note. If you're looking to enhance the sweetness, a touch more brown sugar can be added, or conversely, reduced for a less sweet finish.

These Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops are perfect for elevating a simple weeknight meal or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Serve them alongside classic green beans and fluffy rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

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