porkchops in chile pepper/ bacon bourbon sauce

Recipe by
Lou Kostura
Belmont, CA

I didn't really get any pictures of this recipe this time, as I kind of made it up as I went along and was not sure what I was going to do. This came out so yummy and I just happened on the Chile Pepper/ Bacon Jam by accident, but wow what flavor in this sauce

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For porkchops in chile pepper/ bacon bourbon sauce

  • 4
    center cut pork chops bonless thin cut
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp
    ancho chile powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic, granulated
  • 1
    onion, red sliced
  • 4 tsp
    chile pepper/ bacon jam
  • 4 oz
    bourbon

How To Make porkchops in chile pepper/ bacon bourbon sauce

  • 1
    coat chops in ancho chile powder, granulated garlic, and lightly salt
  • 2
    add olive oil and butter to skillet and melt butter
  • 3
    cook chops about 3 minutes per side for thin chops medium / high heat
  • 4
    remove chops and saute red onion until soft about 5-7 minute
  • 5
    put chops back in pan, add 1 teaspoon of the chile/pepper bacon jam to the top of each, cover lower heat to melt jam but not over cook the chops
  • 6
    when jam is melted raise heat back to medium high, pour bourbon over chop, cover 30 seconds to get bourbon heated
  • 7
    remove cover and flambe carefully
  • 8
    serve with any starch of your choosing, rice, wild rice, potatoes all work well

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