PORK CHOPS WITH TOMATO-BACON TOPPING

Pork Chops with Tomato-Bacon Topping image

My husband and I collaborated on these pork chops with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon and rosemary. They're easy enough for any day and fancy enough for special events. -Trisha Klempel, Sidney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to drippings; cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix bacon, tomatoes, brown sugar and rosemary., Spoon tomato mixture over chops. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until brown sugar is melted, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 33g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.