Bacon-Infused Pork Chops with Beans
Ingredients
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 1 slice bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 16 oz. can pork and beans
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 4 pork chops
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, brown the chopped onion with the bacon pieces until they are fragrant and the bacon is slightly crispy.
- Remove from heat.
- Transfer the onion and bacon mixture to a casserole dish.
- Stir in the pork and beans until well combined.
- Cover the bean mixture with the ketchup.
- Season the pork chops with salt to taste.
- In the same skillet used for the onion and bacon, slightly brown one side of the pork chops.
- Place the partially browned pork chops on top of the bean mixture in the casserole dish, with the uncooked side facing up.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pork chops are browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot, spooning the flavorful bean mixture over the pork chops.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this comforting dish with a medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot or Zinfandel. Their fruit-forward flavors and moderate tannins will complement the savory bacon and hearty pork chops, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 14 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 9 g