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    You are here: Home / Dinner / Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Last Updated January 9, 2022. Published March 18, 2020 By Lorie 9 Comments

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    Bacon wrapped pork chops in dish with parsley chopped on top.

    Don't be fooled, these Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops are so simple to whip up and are a juicy, delicious dinner to make for a weeknight dinner for the family or to wow your guests. Simple to prep and pair well with a number of dinner sides!

    Bacon wrapped pork chops in white pan with parsley.

    This post is sponsored by the Ohio Pork Council. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting brands I love!

    Bacon and pork chops? YES PLEASE. It really doesn't get much better for pork lovers! These simple delicious maple bacon wrapped pork chops are going to be your new favorite week night meal--or a dish to impress your guests that doesn't require too much work!

    Why You Will Love These Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops:

    • They only require 10 minutes to prep. These bacon wrapped pork chops may look fancy, but they require very little effort. It only takes a few minutes to prep the ingredients, pre-cook the bacon and then wrap the chops.
    • Minimal ingredients. pork chops, bacon, maple, garlic, ground mustard--not a whole lot of ingredients for these juicy, crispy, delicious pork chops.
    • These bacon wrapped pork chops pair well with so many dishes. From salads to veggies and everything in between, these pork chops complement so many dishes. We love to serve it with mac and cheese and a big salad most of the time. These roasted green beans and honey biscuits also show up at times as well with this dinner.

    Love pork? Try some of our other favorites: Ground Pork Tacos, Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin, and Pulled Pork Nachos.

    Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop on white plate.

    Recipe Ingredients:

    • pork chops: I use boneless pork chops as they are simple to cook, cook up fast and contain more meat than bone-in tend to. The shape of boneless pork chops are also perfect for wrapping bacon around, so that works perfectly for this bacon wrapped chop recipe!
    • bacon: select a thin or standard cut of bacon. Thick cut bacon will not cook quickly enough for these maple bacon wrapped pork chops.
    • ground mustard: ground mustard with the maple syrup is the perfect combo--I highly suggest not skipping this!
    • garlic: freshly minced for the most flavor. You can sub garlic powder if you don't have any fresh garlic.
    • maple: real maple syrup as opposed to pancake syrup. You will not get the same flavor if you don't use the real stuff.
    Bacon, pork chops, ground mustard, maple, salt and pepper labeled on counter.

    How to make these Maple Bacon Wrapped Bacon Pork Chops:

    • For best results and bacon that is crispy, microwave the bacon strips for about 1-2 minutes on a paper towel lined plate. You want to give the bacon a head start if you want it extra crispy. The bacon used to wrap the above photos was not pre-heated and it did not come out as crispy as those that I have cooked slightly before wrapping the pork chops.
    • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, ground mustard and garlic. (step 1)
    • Wrap two pieces of bacon around each pork chop. Try to allow the ends of the bacon to end up on the underside of each pork chop if possible. If not, give it an extra press to keep it in place. (steps 2 and 3)
    Pork chops on counter with seasoning and then wrapped in bacon slices.
    • Place pork chops in a baking dish sprayed with oil. (step 4)
    • Brush the maple along each of the pork chops to cover evenly. Turn the pork chops over to get both sides. (step 5)
    • Re-set the pork chops evenly and place in the oven. (step 6)
    • Bake for about 25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. You can flip halfway through if desired, but I don't do this to allow the top bacon to get really crispy. Broil for 2-3 minutes to allow for extra crispiness and then allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
    Process shots to make recipe.

    Pro-Tips and Notes:

    • Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F - 160°F. This is updated from previous suggestions. Please allow your pork chops to cook to your desired internal temperature.
    • As the pork chops cook, there will be bacon grease that released. It can make the bacon on the bottom of the pork chops a bit soft. You can put the pork chops on a rack or even a broiler pan to allow that to drop below and away from the pork chops.
    • You can vary your maple syrup to vary the flavor of these pork chops. I have seen a Bourbon Maple Syrup recently that I know my husband would be a big fan of for sure!
    • Keep a close eye on your pork chops in the second half of cooking. You do not want to overcook these Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops. Pork can go from just right to overcooked pretty quickly. Keep and eye and try to shift to broil when the meat is just at 145°F and don't over broil.
    Overhead shot of maple bacon wrapped pork chops.

    What to Serve With These Pork Chops:

    Lots of dishes go well with these bacon wrapped pork chops, but here are a few of our favorites:

    • Potatoes pair well with pork chops for sure. We love these Air Fryer Potato Wedges as well as Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes.
    • A simple salad. We love a good spinach salad, but also this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a hit with these pork chops.
    • Veggies. These Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic Glaze, these Roasted Parmesan Green Beans or my personal favorite, crispy Air Fryer Broccoli.
    • Mac and cheese is another dish that will go well. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese or this Gruyere Mac and Cheese are our favorites!

    Try these other simple dinner recipes:

    • One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
    • Simple Baked Cashew Chicken
    • Ground Beef Pasta Skillet
    • Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Tomato and Basil
    • Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

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    Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops

    Don't be fooled, these Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops are so simple to whip up and are a juicy, delicious dinner to make for a weeknight dinner for the family or to wow your guests. Simple to prep and pair well with a number of dinner sides!
    4.86 from 14 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 432kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 1 ½ lb pork chops (3-4)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2-3 T maple syrup
    • 6-8 bacon strips uncooked
    • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt (more or less to taste)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • For best results and bacon that is crispy, microwave the bacon strips for about 1-2 minutes on a paper towel lined plate. You want to give the bacon a head start if you want it extra crispy. **In my 1000 watt microwave it takes 7 minutes for a nice and crispy piece of bacon.
    • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, ground mustard and garlic. Wrap two pieces of bacon tightly around each pork chop. Try to allow the ends of the bacon to end up on the underside of each pork chop if possible. If not, give it an extra press to keep it in place.
    • Place pork chops in a baking dish sprayed with oil. Brush the maple along each of the pork chops to cover evenly. Turn the pork chops over to get both sides. Re-set the pork chops evenly and place in the oven.
    • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F. (145°F - 160°F is ideal for pork.)Flip halfway through if desired, but I don't do this to allow the top bacon to get really crispy.
    • Broil for 2-3 minutes to allow for extra crispiness and then allow to sit for about 5 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F - 160°F. This is updated from previous suggestions. Please allow your pork chops to cook to your desired internal temperature.
    • As the pork chops cook, there will be bacon grease that released. It can make the bacon on the bottom of the pork chops a bit soft. You can put the pork chops on a rack or even a broiler pan to allow that to drop below and away from the pork chops.
    • You can vary your maple syrup to vary the flavor of these pork chops. I have seen a Bourbon Maple Syrup recently that I know my husband would be a big fan of for sure!
    • Keep a close eye on your pork chops in the second half of cooking. You do not want to overcook these Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops. Pork can go from just right to overcooked pretty quickly. Keep and eye and try to shift to broil when the meat is just at 145°F and don't over broil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Amie says

      April 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Your recipes never disappoint. Not sure why I hadn’t tried this recipe before but it will definitely be on repeat!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 26, 2022 at 10:43 am

        Oh thanks for reminding me, Amie, I haven't made this in a while. And yay to recipes on repeat!

        Reply
    2. Melinda says

      October 07, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      3 stars
      Don't microwave the bacon that long- thank goodness I had extra bacon (especially since the price of bacon is more per pound than the pork).
      I put half slices on top of the chop with thin sliced onion and apples underneath the chop. Yummy

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        October 08, 2021 at 9:48 pm

        Thanks for the feedback! I adjusted the time for the bacon to be a bit lower just to be safe. All microwaves are different, but I am sorry you lost some of your bacon!

        Reply
    3. Jeunine says

      November 22, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely Delicious! I didn't pre cook the bacon, but cooked my one inch-thick bone in chops for an hour and ten minutes, adding water to help them stay moist. I had no dry mustard, so I brushed deli mustard on after the maple syrup. Big hit with the family. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        November 24, 2020 at 10:13 pm

        Yum!! I need to try with a bone in chop too!

        Reply
    4. Lorie says

      November 02, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Ugh. So sorry Megan. I know not all microwaves are equal and I should have noted that for sure. 4 minutes in my microwave is cooked but not crispy. Making note of this in the recipe. Appreciate the feedback!

      Reply
    5. Kari | Chef and Steward says

      April 05, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Your photos are AMZING! Sharing with my friends.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        April 05, 2020 at 8:59 pm

        Awwww, thank you so so much. This made my day!

        Reply

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