Pork loin chops are a succulent and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When wrapped in bacon, they become even more flavorful and juicy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a mouthwatering bacon-wrapped pork loin chop dish that will impress your family and friends. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the right pork loin chops, preparing the bacon wrap, and cooking the chops to perfection. Whether you prefer to cook them in the oven, on the stovetop, or on the grill, we'll provide you with the instructions and tips you need to achieve the best results. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or fire up your grill, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a supremely satisfying and delectable bacon-wrapped pork loin chop dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
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BACON WRAPPED, PORK LOIN CHOPS
Tired of the same old pork chops, I thought I would do them on the grill, bacon wrapped. I used a mixture of charcoal briquettes and charcoal. The briquettes last longer and the charcoal adds that campfire flavor, while the bacon added the taste of smoked hickory. Marinating them for 2 days in the Orange Juice Brine provided the hint of orange flavor, and helped to create a real moist chop. Butt Kickin' Blacken contains neither slat nor sugar, and is available at http://www.capnrons.com/index.html?ID=RZ For additional, instructional pictures, Please visit http://www.capnrons.com/R_M_Bacon_Wrapped_Pork_Loin_Chops.html?ID=RZ
Provided by Capn Ron
Categories Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 chops, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Trim the fat and silver skin from the pork loin, then cut it into 8 equal pieces. Each chop should be 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" thick. If your pork loin isn't large enough, you may get only 6 pieces out of it. The thick chops, will end up more tender and moist after they've been cooked on the grill.
- 2. Mix up the ingredients for the marinade. Then, place the pork chops, and the marinade into a plastic bag. Set this in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, but you could leave it as long as 48 hours without harming the chops.
- 3. Cut the butcher's twine into lengths that will go around each chop, with a bunch additional length. Make sure you cut a couple of extra strings, because you might drop one or two on the floor like I usually do.
- 4. Wrap the bacon around each chop, then tie with the twine.
- 5. Set them on a platter, drizzle with the oil, put a heavy dusting of blacken and a little Kosher Salt on each chop, and rub it in well. Turn them over, and do the other side.
- Ron' Note:.
- If you notice that the seasoning isn't pasty after you've applied it to the chops, just add a little more oil.
- 6. Cook over a fairly low fire, on the grill. Mine was on for about 50 minutes this time. Cook to an internal temperature of 140 - 145 degrees, with an instant read meat thermometer. When each is done, place on a platter and cover with aluminum foil to rest. I found that I took 4 off the first go-round, then gave it another five minutes. As they cook, you'll feel them begin to firm up. If they're still squishy, they probably aren't done yet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.1, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 151.5, Sodium 3821.8, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 48.9
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay the bacon onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Bake until the bacon has rendered some of its fat but is still completely flexible and hasn't begun to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
- Generously sprinkle the tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder and cayenne. Coat the tenderloin all over with the mixture.
- Starting at one end, wrap the bacon strips around the tenderloin, overlapping them slightly so they are shingled.
- Place the tenderloin on the baking rack and roast until 130 degrees F at the thickest point, about 17 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board using a long offset spatula and tongs. Slice into 1-inch-thick rounds and serve.
BACON WRAPPED PORK CHOPS
This is for anyone who loves meat and isn't afraid to try something new.
Provided by Ashley M
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through but still flexible. Wrap two slices of bacon around each pork chop and top with a tablespoon of cheese sauce. Place the pork chops in a baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 108.6 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 754.3 mg, Sugar 1 g
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a sheet pan in the oven to preheat.
- Slice the pork tenderloin lengthwise, so it will open like a book, being careful to not cut all the way through. Open the loin and gently pound with a meat mallet until it is an even thickness and rectangular in shape.
- Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper. Spread the cream cheese in an even layer on the meat, leaving a 1/2 inch of pork uncovered around the edges. Spread the pesto on top of the cream cheese, then sprinkle on the pine nuts and sundried tomatoes. Top with an even layer of spinach. Starting on one of the longer sides of your rectangle, roll the meat closed into a long tube and set aside.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface and lay out the bacon so the slices overlap slightly. Lay the rolled pork tenderloin at one end of the bacon strip arrangement, seam-side down. Using the plastic wrap, roll the bacon up and around the meat.
- Using butcher's twine, tie around the bacon at 2-inch intervals along the length of the roll, so that the bacon cannot come loose during cooking. Tuck the meat closed on both ends and secure with toothpicks.
- Place the pork, seam-side down, on the heated sheet pan and roast until the bacon is browned and the pork is cooked, about 45 minutes. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing.
BAKED BACON-WRAPPED CENTER-CUT PORK CHOPS
We get these beautiful little 4 ounce bacon-wrapped center-cut pork chops in our meat order each month. This is Elswet's recipe for the perfect baked chop, and it is written for 2. The Ingredients list will undoubtedly state 8 ounces of pork chop because I've never been able to master this submitting a recipe thing. I've tried it without any marination time, and you can DEFINITELY tell the difference. It's not horrible, but it's nowhere near as good. DO NOT allow the pan to be rattled. You want the onions and apples to remain loosely piled atop the chops. It acts as a natural basting process as these cook and the juices run into the meat. I've never had apples with pork before, but it's fantastic! We hope you enjoy these like we do! NOTE: The pictured photo submitted by me was accomplished using this recipe served on a bed of my own "Better Than Instant, Instant Stuffing."
Provided by Pagan
Categories Pork
Time 1h50m
Yield 2 pork chops, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wrap your center cut pork chops with bacon and fix into place. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil and grease the bottom with a tiny bit of oil or cooking spray. Place your chops into the center of the pan, neither touching the sides, nor one another.
- Directly onto each chop, deposit 1/4 teaspoon no MSG unseasoned meat tenderizer, flip chop and repeat. Both sides are now tenderized and oiled. Add thyme, salt, pepper, sage, ground celery seed, and garlic.
- Using a medium grater, grate small onion equally right onto each chop, repeat with small apple. Split white wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce evenly, pouring over onion and apple.
- Cover and let marinade in refrigerator overnight if possible. 4 hours should do the trick, if you don't have the time.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. When done, the apple and onion should still be on top of the pork chop. Leave them as garnish and remove to serving plate. Serve hot over a bed of pork dressing. Enjoy!
BACON-SWISS PORK CHOPS
I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that are impressive enough to serve company. These bacon wrapped pork chops certainly fits the bill. -Keith Miller, Fort Gratiot, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels; discard drippings., Sprinkle pork chops with garlic powder and salt. Add pork chops to same pan; cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Top pork with bacon mixture and cheese. Cook, covered, on low heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
This recipe for bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is tasty and extremely easy and fast.
Provided by MEKANIOD
Categories Pork Tenderloin
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season tenderloin with thyme, salt, pepper, and rosemary leaves. Wrap bacon around the tenderloin and secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle garlic powder over the bacon, then pack brown sugar around the tenderloin.
- Cook in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 312.1 mg, Sugar 13.6 g
BACON-WRAPPED PORK CHOPS AND CAULIFLOWER SHEET-PAN DINNER
Herbed bacon-wrapped pork chops and lemony roasted cauliflower come together in a simple sheet-pan dinner the whole family will love.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray bottom of 18x13-inch rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, toss cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, the salt and red pepper. Spread cauliflower mixture evenly in sheet pan. Roast 20 minutes; stir.
- Meanwhile, place bacon on microwavable plate. Cover; microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or just until edges begin to brown but are still soft and pliable.
- Rub pork chops with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and black pepper. Arrange 2 bacon pieces over top of each pork chop, and place in sheet pan with cauliflower, tucking ends of bacon underneath each pork chop.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of pork chop reads at least 145°F. Garnish cauliflower with lemon peel before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose thick-cut pork loin chops for a juicy and flavorful result.
- Season the pork chops generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Wrap each pork chop with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet until the bacon is crispy and the pork is browned.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and bake them in a preheated oven until cooked through.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Pork and bacon were a match made in meaty (if not culinary) heaven. The saltiness of the bacon complements the modest pork loin, while the fattier bacon lends flavor and moisture, preventing the meat from drying out during cooking. Wrapping the pork loin with bacon has the added benefit of keeping it juicy and tender, while the browned bacon adds a crispy, flavorful crust.
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