Skillet Pork Chops In Bacon Cider Sauce Recipe

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

Preparation

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.

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