Bacon & Sage Pork Chops

Notes of sage and garlic complement the richness of bacon-wrapped pork chops in this cold weather dinner staple.

 

Rich & Hearty

Rustic yet elegant, Bacon & Sage Pork Chops lend interest to quick, weekday dinners.

 

Recipe

Bacon & Sage Pork Chops

Yields 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless pork chops

  • 6 - 8 slices bacon

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 - 3 sprigs of fresh sage

  • 1 - 2 garlic cloves

Method

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with paprika, salt and pepper. Wrap three to four slices of bacon around each chop.

Brush with cooking oil and arrange on oven safe skillet. Transfer to oven and bake undisturbed for 16 - 18 minutes, or internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

Carefully move skillet to stove top. Over medium heat, baste pork with butter, garlic and fresh sage for 60 seconds. Remove from heat.

Tent with foil and let rest for 5 - 10 minutes. Transfer to serving dish and enjoy.

 
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