Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Ohhh yes — Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce is the definition of sweet, smoky, savory perfection. 🥓🐖✨
You get juicy seared pork chops, crispy bacon, and a silky maple-Dijon cream sauce that tastes like something straight out of a steakhouse — and it all comes together in one pan.

Here’s a showstopping (but easy!) recipe 👇

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🥩 Maple Bacon Pork Chops with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

For the pork chops:

• 4 boneless or bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)

• 4 slices bacon, chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for flavor)

For the sauce:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth

• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (balances richness)

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water (optional, for thickening)

• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the bacon

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy.

2. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

3. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet.

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2. Sear the pork chops

1. Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Increase heat to medium-high, add a bit of olive oil or butter if needed.

3. Sear chops 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.

4. Remove and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce).

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3. Make the maple Dijon cream sauce

1. In the same pan (with browned bits), add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. Deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits.

3. Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup.

4. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add the cornstarch slurry if you want it creamier.

6. Stir in bacon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Return pork chops to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.

8. Simmer 2–3 more minutes until chops are cooked through (internal temp ~145°F / 63°C).

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4. Serve

• Spoon creamy sauce over pork chops.

• Garnish with chopped parsley or extra bacon bits.

• Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, or steamed green beans.

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💡 Tips

• Use real maple syrup — the flavor difference is huge.

• Don’t overcook pork chops; they’re best when slightly pink inside and juicy.

• For extra depth, stir in a splash of white wine or a touch of whole-grain mustard with the sauce.

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Would you like me to give you a sheet-pan version of this recipe — same flavors, but all baked together in the oven with roasted veggies and bacon? It’s amazing for easy weeknight dinners.