Bacon, Apple and Rum Pork Chops
- 6 slices Bacon, Coarsely Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 whole Large Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Cut Into 1/2 Inch Squares
- 1/2 teaspoons Sugar
- 4 whole Pork Chops
- 1- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Flour
- 1/4 cups Dark Rum
- 1/4 cups Apple Juice
- 1/4 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp and lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Pour excess bacon grease into a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add apples.
- Sprinkle with the sugar and cook until tender and deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the apples and any juices from skillet to a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Liberally sprinkle the pork chops with the salt and pepper.
- Using the same skillet as before, add about 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon grease.
- Heat the pan to medium high heat.
- Add the pork chops and brown for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chops to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add in the onions and saute until they are golden brown.
- Sprinkle the onions with the flour and stir to incorporate.
- Add the rum, apple juice, chicken stock, and heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Return the apples and pork chops (along with their juices) back to the skillet.
- Simmer until cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Season the salt with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with the reserved bacon bits.
bacon, butter, apples, sugar, pork chops, salt, freshly ground black pepper, onion, flour, apple juice, chicken, heavy cream
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/bacon-apple-and-rum-pork-chops/ (may not work)