Skillet Pork Chops in Bacon-Cider Sauce

Name: Skillet Pork Chops in Bacon-Cider Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz); 3 tablespoons butter; 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup sliced shallots; 1 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, if desired, prepared as directed on package

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Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 4

Bone-in pork chops are cooked in a skillet with a flavorful bacon, shallot and cider pan sauce that everyone will love. Serve with Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes for a complete — and completely delicious — meal.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated May 26, 2017

Make With

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz)
3 tablespoons butter
4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sliced shallots
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, if desired, prepared as directed on package

Steps

1

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Drain drippings from skillet, and discard.
2

Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to skillet; sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Add pork chops to skillet; cook uncovered over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until browned (at least 145°F). Remove from skillet; cover and keep warm.
3

Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the shallots to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add apple cider, chicken broth and bacon to skillet; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Add pork back to skillet; heat 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Try using applewood smoked bacon for a nice smoky flavor in the sauce.
Cooked wild rice is another great side dish to serve with this meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 380

Calories from Fat: 170

Total Fat: 19g; 29%

Saturated Fat: 9g; 44%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 130mg; 43%

Sodium: 690mg; 29%

Potassium: 720mg; 21%

Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 40g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;