5Dijon Pork Chops with Cheesy Bacon Brussels
Savory pork chops paired with tender Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, and a delightful cheesy Dijon sauce, perfect for a low-carb meal.
How to make it
- 1
Pat the pork chops dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let them sit while you prepare other ingredients.
- 2
Preheat a large oven-safe skillet or a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon, place it on a paper towel lined plate, and crumble it once cooled. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 3
Trim the ends of the Brussels sprouts and halve them. Add the halved Brussels sprouts to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown and soften.
- 4
Push the Brussels sprouts to one side of the skillet. Add the pork chops to the empty side of the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard with a splash of water, just enough to thin it slightly. Drizzle the mustard mixture over the pork chops and Brussels sprouts.
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the Brussels sprouts. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let it cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through (internal temperature of 145F/63C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Serve the pork chops immediately, topped with the cheesy bacon Brussels sprouts and crumbled crispy bacon.
