SKILLET PORK CHOPS IN BACON-CIDER SAUCE

Skillet Pork Chops in Bacon-Cider Sauce image

Bone-in pork chops are cooked in a skillet with a flavorful bacon, shallot and cider pan sauce that everyone will love. Serve with Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes for a complete - and completely delicious - meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 oz)
3 tablespoons butter
4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sliced shallots
1 cup apple cider
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes, if desired, prepared as directed on package

Steps:

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels. Drain drippings from skillet, and discard.
Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to skillet; sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Add pork chops to skillet; cook uncovered over medium-high heat 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until browned (at least 145°F). Remove from skillet; cover and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the shallots to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add apple cider, chicken broth and bacon to skillet; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Add pork back to skillet; heat 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g