BAKED BACON-WRAPPED CENTER-CUT PORK CHOPS

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We get these beautiful little 4 ounce bacon-wrapped center-cut pork chops in our meat order each month. This is Elswet's recipe for the perfect baked chop, and it is written for 2. The Ingredients list will undoubtedly state 8 ounces of pork chop because I've never been able to master this submitting a recipe thing. I've tried it without any marination time, and you can DEFINITELY tell the difference. It's not horrible, but it's nowhere near as good. DO NOT allow the pan to be rattled. You want the onions and apples to remain loosely piled atop the chops. It acts as a natural basting process as these cook and the juices run into the meat. I've never had apples with pork before, but it's fantastic! We hope you enjoy these like we do! NOTE: The pictured photo submitted by me was accomplished using this recipe served on a bed of my own "Better Than Instant, Instant Stuffing."

Provided by Pagan

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 pork chops, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces center-cut pork chops
2 slices bacon
1 small Red Delicious apple
1 small onion
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon meat tenderizer, no MSG, unseasoned
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon ground celery seed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large garlic clove, sliced very thin

Steps:

  • Wrap your center cut pork chops with bacon and fix into place. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil and grease the bottom with a tiny bit of oil or cooking spray. Place your chops into the center of the pan, neither touching the sides, nor one another.
  • Directly onto each chop, deposit 1/4 teaspoon no MSG unseasoned meat tenderizer, flip chop and repeat. Both sides are now tenderized and oiled. Add thyme, salt, pepper, sage, ground celery seed, and garlic.
  • Using a medium grater, grate small onion equally right onto each chop, repeat with small apple. Split white wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce evenly, pouring over onion and apple.
  • Cover and let marinade in refrigerator overnight if possible. 4 hours should do the trick, if you don't have the time.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. When done, the apple and onion should still be on top of the pork chop. Leave them as garnish and remove to serving plate. Serve hot over a bed of pork dressing. Enjoy!

John Nyakundi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The pork chops are always juicy and tender, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Jahdae James
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These pork chops were delicious! The bacon added a nice crispy texture and the chops were cooked perfectly. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Abigail Straley
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These pork chops were a little overcooked for my taste. I think I should have cooked them for a shorter amount of time. However, the flavor was still good. I will try them again and cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Adeniyi Jeremiah
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I made these pork chops for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best pork chops they've ever had. They were easy to make and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdalomgir Alomgir
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These pork chops were amazing! The bacon wrapped around them kept them moist and flavorful. I cooked them on the grill and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Rica Batan
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I made these pork chops in my air fryer and they turned out great! They were cooked perfectly and the bacon was crispy. I served them with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Shobi Vinothkumar
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These pork chops were a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have used more spices. However, the bacon added a nice flavor. I will try them again and use more spices next time.


Ye Lay
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I made these pork chops for my family and they loved them! The chops were tender and juicy, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Amaan Kaimkhani
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These pork chops were easy to make and the results were delicious! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Brady fun games
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out great! They were juicy and flavorful. The bacon added a nice crispy texture. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


setor soagbade
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These pork chops were a little dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. However, the flavor was still good. I will try them again and cook them for a shorter amount of time.


Bad_vibes Forever
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I made these pork chops for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best pork chops he's ever had. They were easy to make and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making these again.


Adam Whitelock
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These pork chops were delicious! The bacon wrapped around them kept them moist and flavorful. I cooked them in the oven and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Alion Shaikh
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always juicy and tender, and the bacon adds a nice smoky flavor. I usually serve them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


mzizi aubrey
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These pork chops were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and the results were impressive. The chops were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.


Ngura Daniel
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but these were amazing! The bacon wrapped around them made them so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.


Jay Kumar
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My family loved this dish! It was easy to make and everyone raved about the flavor. The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the bacon was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Levison Daka
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These were the most moist and flavorful pork chops I've ever had! The bacon wrapped around them added so much flavor and the chops were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again!