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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Published: Apr 8, 2021 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 20 Comments

    Gluten FreeLow CarbPaleoQuick Meals

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    Perfectly juicy pork chops wrapped in crispy bacon are a wonderful thing. Made in your oven, these Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops are elegant on the plate and weeknight easy.

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops served on a white oval platter with rosemary sprigs.

    Pork chops are the very definition of versatility. They lend themselves to such an array of flavor combinations it’s hard not to cook them without a smile on your face. Here I’ll offer you one delicious combination, but know that the possibilities are endless!

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    • Ingredients You Need to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
    • Tips for Success
    • FAQ
    • Recipe Options
    • What to Serve Alongside
    • How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
    • Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
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    Ingredients You Need to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops Ingredients on a white marble board
    • Boneless Pork Chops: Center cut, about 1-inch thick.
    • Bacon Slices: Thin or standard width bacon. Ideally not thick cut bacon as it’s more of a challenge to wrap around chops and takes longer to cook.
    • Fresh Rosemary: Dried rosemary isn’t a great substitute here as it can be woody. You can substitute with the same amount of thyme (fresh or dried) or another fresh or dried herb like sage or oregano.
    • Fresh Thyme: Or ½ the amount of dried thyme. (Italian seasoning is also an option.)
    • Kosher Salt
    • Black Pepper: Ideally freshly ground.

    Tips for Success

    You’ll notice that the recipe step to preheat your oven happens later than you might expect. This is to allow time to season your pork chops well in advance. Rubbing them with an aromatic blend of fresh herbs, salt and pepper 30 to 45 minutes before roasting works as a quick dry brine. (Similar to this Dry Brine Turkey.) Dry brining meat allows the seasoning to penetrate deeper and requires very little effort. While a turkey takes hours or days, smaller cuts of meat don’t require as much time.

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops served on a white oval platter with rosemary sprigs and photographed from above.

    After partially cooking the bacon slices (uncooked bacon slices won't cook fast enough), you’ll wrap them tightly around these well seasoned pork chops and cook to juicy perfection in the oven. The secret to success is not overcooking the chops before the bacon browns and crisps. But like riding a bicycle, once you get them right, you’re in control every time. 

    Your first bite of crackly bacon and delectably flavorful meat is so satisfying that you might feel a bit indulgent. But not enough, of course, to keep you from cleaning your plate.

    FAQ

    How do you cook pork chops without drying them out?

    Overcooking is the main cause of dry pork chops. Dry brining pork chops (or wet brining) before cooking helps them retain moisture. Wrapping them in bacon helps too!

    How long should you cook 1 inch pork chops in the oven at 400˚F?

    At 400˚F it will take 15 to 20 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 145˚F. 

    How can you tell if pork chops are done?

    Pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145˚F when measured with an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer. 

    Recipe Options

    • Fresh rosemary and thyme pair perfectly with pork, but they aren’t the only herbs that do. Fresh sage would also be excellent as would oregano or marjoram. Add minced fresh garlic or garlic powder. Dry rubs or dry herb mixtures are options too, just take care not to over-salt since the bacon is salty too.
    • Experiment with different flavors of bacon – peppered bacon or maple bacon are both good choices.
    • Use bone-in pork chops instead of boneless (like these Cast Iron Pork Chops), noting that they'll take a few minutes longer to cook. And for your family or guests who don't like pork, make Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs instead.

    What to Serve Alongside

    Pair these juicy pork chops with a side of Fondant Potatoes, Mashed Red Potatoes, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Brabant Potatoes or Skillet Potatoes. Then round out the meal with something bright like a simple Arugula Salad (or Arugula Apple Salad), a Classic Wedge Salad, or Lemon Garlic Asparagus to contrast their unctuous flavor.

    And if you're a bacon lover, check out this collection of delectable Bacon Wrapped Recipes, even vegetables like Bacon Wrapped Asparagus! Love pork? Don't miss my Pork Saltimbocca, Pork Piccata and Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipes!

    How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Rub pork chops all over with herb mixture (fresh rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper). Let stand at room temperature.

    seasoned boneless pork chops

    Partially cook bacon at 400˚F on an oven safe rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet (Bacon should still be flexible but starting to crisp when you remove it from the oven).

    raw bacon slices on a baking rack
    partially cooked bacon slices on baking rack

    Wrap bacon slices around each seasoned chop and place on same oven-safe baking rack. Bake at 400˚F until bacon is crisp to your liking and chops reach an internal temperature of 145˚F.

    pork chops wrapped in partially cooked bacon slices on baking rack
    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops served on a white oval platter with rosemary sprigs.

    Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Marissa Stevens
    These juicy and herbaceous pork chops wrapped in smoky bacon are weeknight easy and dinner party special!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 354 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
    • ½ teaspoon minced fresh thyme
    • 4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops 1-inch thick
    • 8 bacon slices ideally thin slices (see recipe note)

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
    • Arrange pork chops in a single layer on a plate or platter. Rub herb mixture into all sides. Let stand at room temperature to allow flavors to penetrate meat (short dry brine).
    • Preheat oven to 400˚F
    • Arrange bacon slices, leaving space around each, on an oven-safe rack placed inside a foil lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup). Bake 10 to 12 minutes depending on the thickness of your bacon (12 to 14 minutes if you prefer very crispy bacon). It should still be pliable when you remove it from the oven; set aside on paper towels to cool slightly. (You'll use the same baking sheet and rack to cook pork chops. No need to replace foil.)
    • Wrap each pork chop with 2 slices of partially cooked bacon and place on rack in baking sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer reads 145˚F. Serve.

    Notes

    1. Thin bacon slices work best here. Thick cut bacon is more difficult to wrap around the chops and takes several minutes longer to cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 1229mgPotassium: 609mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword comfort food, date night, dinner party, keto, low carb
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    1. Angie says

      March 24, 2023 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Well this was absolutely delish!!! I made it as per the directions and added a lil Monterrey Jack cheese yummm, even my picky husband liked it!!! Will definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        March 25, 2023 at 3:52 am

        Hi Angie! I'm so happy these were a hit!

        Reply
    2. Karin says

      January 26, 2023 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      That was very good and fun to prepare... my loin chops were thick so I took a sharp knife and split em and put them between plastic and pounded them!! Used seasoned apple stuffing and rolled 2 bacon slices, fried in cast iron till golden all around and baked 35 min. @350. Pretty awesome ! Pan gravy with bits using reduction Gewürztraminer, chopped mushrooms and then cream. Lip smacking good!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 26, 2023 at 2:34 pm

        So glad you enjoyed your pork chops, Karin! Thank you for your cooking notes.

        Reply
    3. Jojo says

      November 29, 2022 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      This is the bomb… (even as leftovers)
      The juiciness of the pork chops with the taste and crispy bacon will be a hit for any sort of event!! Although I have made this before coming across this recipe, you truly can’t go wrong!!!

      I’ll be making this tonight for dinner
      Thank you for posting

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        November 29, 2022 at 4:51 pm

        I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipe, Jojo! I really appreciate you coming back to tell me.

        Reply
    4. Diamondia says

      November 16, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, yet very pleasing. The big tip here is pre-cooking that bacon so that it crisps up. I can never stress enough to friends and family about using a heat thermometer during the cooking process. 145° and game over. you can’t go wrong with this recipe. My hat is off to the chef.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        November 17, 2022 at 1:20 pm

        Thanks so much for your kind comment, Diamondia! I'm so glad you're enjoying the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Valentina says

      April 20, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      When I wrap anything in bacon, my vegetarian brother asks me, "why meat on meat?" And I say "because it's so, so, so good!" I love this recipe and the herbs put it over the top. 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 22, 2021 at 8:52 am

        haha...well said, Valentina! Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      April 09, 2021 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      Wrap anything in bacon and we're all in at our house Marissa! And we enjoy pork at least once or twice a week. Adding to our menu soon!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 09, 2021 at 8:49 am

        I hope you'll love this one, Mary Ann!

        Reply
    7. David @ Spiced says

      April 09, 2021 at 4:14 am

      5 stars
      Bacon makes everything better! Interesting tips about the regular thickness bacon as well as pre-cooking the bacon - I wouldn't have thought about either of those! Now I'm craving bacon! It's going to be warm here this weekend, so the grill is coming out - I'm wondering if I can grill these?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 09, 2021 at 8:51 am

        It's so true, David! I haven't tested this recipe on the grill yet, but I absolutely think it will work. You'll still want to pre-cook the bacon on the grill - indirect heat is a good idea to avoid flare-ups.

        Reply
    8. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      April 09, 2021 at 3:43 am

      Pork chops and bacon? What an awesome idea! Honestly my first thought was that this combo could lead to a slightly oily, fatty result. Nope - they look perfect! Even better when I cook them in a pan without any bacon but with oil and butter 🙂 Now, you made me thinking if I could make the same with prosciutto (Daisy's request). Absolutely beautiful and delicious!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 09, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Aww...thank you, Ben! And I think prosciutto would be a great swap in for bacon here - no need to precook it.

        Reply
        • Paula says

          November 15, 2021 at 5:03 am

          I made my bacon wrapped pork chops by cooking my bacon in the microwave, (next time I will fry the bacon, for more of a crispier taste) then I dry brined the chops with himolayn pink salt, black pepper & fresh minced garlic on both sides. Then poured honey over them, took the bacon 2 slices on each wrapped them & baked them for 20 mins. @400. They were delicious!!!

          Reply
          • Marissa Stevens says

            November 15, 2021 at 11:14 am

            Hi Paula! Glad the recipe gave you a place to start and that you felt confident about adding your own twists. And, of course, that you enjoyed your meal!

            Reply
    9. angiesrecipes says

      April 08, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      You have some really amazing pork chops here. They are so beautifully marbled and bacon just makes almost everything taste juicier and better! A really excellent recipe, Marissa.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 09, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Thank you, Angie!

        Reply

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