Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops With Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze

Ingredients

Pork Chops

    1 1/4 pounds boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick each)*
    4 slices bacon (not thick cut)
    1 tbsp olive oil, divided
    salt and pepper

Apple Cider Vinegar Glaze

    1/4 cup onion, finely diced (1 ounce)
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 tsp chicken base (I like Better Than Bouillon)
    1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    1/2 cup water
    3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
    2 tbsp butter
    1-2 tsp sweetener (I used Sukrin :1) (optional)

Instructions

Preparation:

• Trim the fat off of the pork chops and wrap a chunk of bacon around all, securing it with a pick. Rub a complete of one 1/2 teaspoons of oil over each side of the pork chops and season each side with salt and pepper. Finely dice the onions and mince the garlic.

Method:

• Heat a pan over medium heat till hot however NOT smoking-hot. Add the remaining oil and swirl to coat the lowest of the pan. Add the pork chops nervy to brown the bacon, inserting them right next to every alternative to stay them upright. Cook for one minute per aspect. This takes a touch petty, however is definitely worth the effort.

• Place the pork chops into the pan to cook the highest and bottom surfaces, 3-5 minutes per aspect counting on the thickness. take away the pork to a plate and canopy loosely with foil.

• Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 1-2 minutes or till they start to show clear. If the pan is dry, add a touch of the water to assist them soften. Add the chicken base and thyme to the pan and stir. Add the water then the vinegar to the pan and stir, scraping up any brunet bits stuck on the lowest of the pan.

• scale back the sauce by 0.5 and add any accumulated juice from the pork back to the pan. take away the thyme. Add the butter and stir till it's been incorporated into the sauce. Simmer and stir the sauce till it seems shiny. regulate seasoning by adding sweetener if you'd like, further salt, and pepper.

• Spoon the sauce over the pork before serving. it is not tons of sauce, however is filled with flavor with a pleasant acidity and gentle sweetness. Serves 4.