If you want a creative and tasty way to make pork, you have to try this recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops. We love pork chops in our house and wrapping them in savory bacon is a great way to enjoy them instead of just using spices or a marinade. I promise that even the picky eaters in your life will be impressed by these chops.
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The bacon acts as a barrier and keeps all of the moisture inside the pork chops. I love the brown sugar on the outside because it adds the perfect amount of sweetness to balance the salty flavor while also caramelizing the bacon for the perfect texture.
If you like bacon-wrapped recipes, you will love Sweet Chili Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Pork Meatloaf and Smoked Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf.
Why You’ll Love This Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops Recipe
- Versatile recipe: Serve these pork chops with your favorite side dish or sauce — it pairs well with various flavors.
- Easy to prepare: There are only a few steps required to get these bacon pork chops ready.
- Budget-friendly: The ingredients are very affordable so it’s the perfect recipe if you are on a tight budget.
Ingredients
The ingredients used for these pork chops wrapped in bacon are simple yet result in an amazing and balanced recipe.
- Pork chops: I use boneless pork chops for this recipe. I find they are easiest to wrap and easiest to eat.
- Bacon: Any variety of thick-cut bacon is perfect for this recipe. The thicker slices are much easier to wrap around the pork and they don’t overcook before the pork is done.
- Spices: I season the pork with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. These seasonings add just the right amount of flavor without making the dish tasty too salty.
- Brown sugar: The sweetness of the brown sugar balances this recipe perfectly. I love the molasses flavor in brown sugar and I feel it compliments the bacon.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Garlic soy: Use fresh garlic and soy sauce in the brown sugar mixture for an umami flavor.
- Spicy sriracha: Brush the outside of the bacon-wrapped pork chops with sriracha for a spick kick.
- Maple mustard: Combine maple syrup and Dijon mustard and brush it on the pork for a sweet and tangy version.
How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops in the Oven
To get started, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F so it will be nice and hot when your pork chops are ready. I also recommend lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil to catch any drippings as the pork cooks on the wire rack. This also helps the bacon to crisp.
Step 1: Season the pork chops. Generously sprinkle the salt and pepper on both sides of each pork chop.
Step 2: Make the brown sugar mixture. Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients until they are well mixed.
Step 3: Wrap the chops and add the brown sugar. Then, wrap each of the seasoned pork chops with 2-3 strips of bacon. Cover both sides of the wrapped chops with the brown sugar spice mixture.
Step 4: Bake. Place the prepared pork chops onto the lined baking sheet with a wire rack. Put it in the oven and bake it for 25-20 minutes. Once they are cooked, remove the pan from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy them with your favorite side dish!
⭐️ Hint: Use toothpicks to secure the bacon strips onto the pork chops, if they're needed.
If you love pork recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin, Pork Stew in the Slow Cooker, Broiled Pork Chops, Maple Glazed Pork Chops, Crock Pot Pork Chops and Potatoes, Mississippi Pork Tenderloin, Baked Pork Chops and Stuffing or our Oven Baked Bone-In Pork Chops.
Storage
- Storing: Store leftover pork chops in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: You may reheat them in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in the air fryer for 5-8 minutes or the oven for 10-15 minutes.
- Freezing: Cool the pork completely and then place them in a freezer bag. Store them in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Serving Suggestions
You can’t go wrong with a starch! This recipe pairs well with potatoes such as Mashed Potato Cakes or pasta such as Risotto Pasta.
These bacon-wrapped boneless pork chops make great leftovers! Chop them up and add them to Classic Pasta Salad for a yummy lunch.
Serve these chops with an easy veggie side dish like Honey Maple Carrots or sweet and sour Green Beans and Corn.
Recipe Tips
- Flip the chops: If needed, flip the chops halfway during the cooking time.
- Use pork chops of the same thickness: Ensure your pork chops are as close to the same thickness as possible so they all cook evenly.
- Broil if needed: If you want the bacon to be crispier, set your oven to broil during the last few minutes of cooking time. Keep an eye on it so they don’t burn.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Prepare them the same as described above and cook them in the air for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway.
Of course! Slice a pocket into the middle of the pork chop and add your favorite stuffing such as cheese, prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. Then, wrap them in bacon. It may take a little bit longer to cook them through so keep an eye on them.
Sure. I find it more difficult to wrap and eat them, though. However, the bones add so much extra flavor.
You can cook them directly on a baking sheet or baking dish, but be sure to turn the pork chops halfway through cooking for even browning.
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Oven Baked Bacon Pork Chops
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- Parchment paper or aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 3 boneless pork chops about 1-inch thick
- 9 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of each pork chop.
- In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and brown sugar. Mix the ingredients well.
- Wrap each well-seasoned pork chop with 2-3 uncooked bacon slices. You might need to secure the bacon slices with toothpicks to keep them in place.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over all sides of the wrapped pork chops.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then place a wire rack on top of the lined baking sheet.
- Place the bacon-wrapped pork chops on the wire rack, leaving space between each chop.
- Bake the wrapped pork chops in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. I recommend using an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the juicy pork chops from the oven and let them rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with asparagus, Brussels sprouts, green beans, potatoes, or a salad.
Stuffing the Pork Chops
- At the start of prep, cut a small pocket through the side of each pork chop. Ideally, find a location where there is no thick fat to make your pocket. Cut into the pork chop as deep as possible without cutting through the opposite side. We try to stuff as much as possible inside the pork chop. Then continue with seasoning and wrapping the pork chops.
- To cook, stand the stuffed pork chop up, along the edge of your pan to prevent the filling from running all over the pan and out of your pork chop!
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Notes
- Flip the chops: If needed, flip the chops halfway during the cooking time.
- Use pork chops of the same thickness: Ensure your pork chops are as close to the same thickness as possible so they all cook evenly.
- Broil if needed: If you want the bacon to be crispier, set your oven to broil during the last few minutes of cooking time. Keep an eye on it so they don’t burn.
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This post was originally published September 2016. It's been updated with new content and images.
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