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    Home » Keto Dinner Ideas » Bacon and Caramelized Onion Smothered Pork Chops

    Published: May 23, 2018 · Modified: Apr 19, 2021 by Carolyn

    Bacon and Caramelized Onion Smothered Pork Chops

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    Seriously the best pork chop recipe you will ever need. Creamy caramelized onions and bacon on perfectly seared chops. Low carb and primal

    These easy smothered pork chops are topped with a rich and creamy bacon onion gravy. They are hands down the best keto pork chops you will ever eat and so simple to make. I stand by that statement!

    titled photo (and shown): Caramelized Onion and Bacon Smothered Pork Chops

     

    Okay, people. Run, run, do not walk, run to your kitchen and make these low carb smothered pork chops for dinner.

    Run as fast as you can. Stop only at your local grocery store to get any necessary ingredients. Although, if you are a good low carber, chances are you already have all of these in your fridge already.

    The Perfect Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

    For this smothered pork chops recipe, you will need:

    • 12 inch skillet, preferably cast iron
    • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1 inch thick
    • Onions
    • Bacon
    • Chicken broth
    • Heavy cream

    Hurry home and whip out a good cast iron skillet, chop your bacon, slice your onions and get ready to rock and roll. All you pork lovers out there, these smothered pork chops are a pork party in your mouth. You will be in hog heaven, you will want to go hog wild, and you will be living high off the hog.

    You will be bringing home the bacon (literally) and pigs will fly before you will let anyone share your dinner tonight. And now I can’t come up with any more porcine play on words, so just believe me. You need this keto pork chop recipe in your life.

     

    bacon and onion smothered pork chops in a cast iron skillet

    Some people might think that pork-on-pork recipes are over the top. I say the haters gonna hate. Bacon makes everything more delicious and what pairs better with pig than more pig?

    Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Inspiration

    This lovely dream of a low carb, high fat recipe came to me when I was staring into my freezer, looking at the 30 pounds of pasture-raised pork I bought recently. Much of it came as pork chops and I do have a longstanding love affair with pork chops.

    And if you’ve ever had pasture-raised pork chops, you’ll know what I mean when I say I fell even more in love. The meat is more tender and the fat is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It tastes like butter, I swear. Like good, grassfed butter. I know grassfed and pasture-raised can be expensive but if you can get a little of it here and there, it’s worth it!

    And caramelizing the onions in the bacon grease? Inspired, if I do say so myself. The onions become so tender and smooth, and the sauce becomes almost velvety.

    Velvety onion goodness studded with bacon. On top of juicy seared pork chops. Do you believe me yet? Do I really need to sell you more on this meal? I loved it so much, I skipped dessert so I could have more. That, my friends, is an epic meal.

    skillet pork chops smothered with bacon and caramelized onions

    So what are you still doing here? Run. Run, I say. Run to your kitchen and make these crazy good keto smothered pork chops. Go on, scram! You can thank me later. And be sure to check out my Pork Chops with Roasted Poblano Sauce too!

    Looking for more delicious low carb pork recipes?

    • Easy Keto Carnitas Recipe
    • Air Fryer Pork Chops
    • Keto Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops
    • How to make chicharrones (pork rinds)
    • Instant Pot Sugar Free Pulled Pork
    Low Carb Smothered Pork Chop Recipe

    Caramelized Onion & Bacon Smothered Pork Chops

    Juicy, tender pork chops smothered in a creamy onion and bacon sauce. This might be the best low carb meal I've ever had!
    4.71 from 68 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto pork chops, smothered pork chops
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4 chops
    Calories: 352kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bacon chopped
    • 2 small onions thinly sliced
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ pepper
    • 4 bone-in pork chops 1 inch thick
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • ½ cup chicken broth
    • ¼ cup heavy cream

    Instructions

    • In a large saute pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove to a bowl, reserving bacon grease.
    • Add onions to bacon grease and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes, until onions are soft and golden brown. Add onions to bacon in the bowl.
    • Increase heat to medium high and sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to pan and brown on the first side 3 minutes. Then turn chops over and reduce heat to medium, cooking on the second side until internal temperature reaches 135F, about 7 to 10 more minutes. Remove to a platter and tent with foil.
    • Add broth to pan and scrape up any browned bits. Add cream and simmer until mixture is thickened, 2 or 3 minutes. Return onions and bacon to pan and stir to combine.
    • Top pork chops with onion and bacon mixture and serve.

    Notes

    Serves 4. Each serving has 6.3 g of carbs and 1.02 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 5.28 g.
    Food energy: 352kcal
    Saturated fatty acids: 8.43g
    Total fat: 18.23g
    Calories from fat: 164
    Cholesterol: 107mg
    Carbohydrate: 6.30g
    Total dietary fiber: 1.02g
    Protein: 36.98g
    Sodium: 725mg
    Nutrition Facts
    Caramelized Onion & Bacon Smothered Pork Chops
    Amount Per Serving (1 pork chop)
    Calories 352 Calories from Fat 164
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18.23g28%
    Cholesterol 107mg36%
    Sodium 725mg30%
    Carbohydrates 6.3g2%
    Fiber 1.02g4%
    Protein 36.98g74%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Bev says

      July 24, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      These have become a family favorite.

      Reply
    2. Amy Hale says

      June 07, 2022 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! SOOOO Good! Thanks for a great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Bobbi says

      March 10, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Love how flavorful this is

      Reply
    4. Sun Beamer says

      October 31, 2021 at 5:55 am

      5 stars
      Made this this week I had 6 boneless loin chops that I had on hand instead of bone in chops. Made a roasted head of cauliflower & air fried some Brussels sprouts to go with it. My husband loved it! He asked if there was any left the rest of the week! Thanks for adding something delicious to my tired recipe line up!

      Reply
    5. Patricia Clayborn says

      October 26, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      I am hoping that the sauce will make some canned pork be an exciting meal. I have several pints of it and have been looking for other ways to use it besides with sauerkraut! Here’s hoping. 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 26, 2021 at 9:19 pm

        I’ve never had canned pork! Well, this sauce would be good over anything… okay, not cake. Don’t pour it over cake. But any meats or even veggies? Heck yes!

        Reply
    6. Kathy Huffman says

      May 22, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this has to be the best sauce ever. I mean the chops were good but the topping was over the top good. I am going to use this on burgers too! Glad I cut it down to 2 servings cause I would have just eaten the bacon onion sauce with a spoon if there were leftovers. Thank you for a to die for recipe!

      Reply
    7. Amanda says

      February 05, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      I make this about once a week but I can NEVER get the broth and heavy cream to thicken up at the end. What’s the secret?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 06, 2021 at 2:32 pm

        You actually need to bring it to a full simmer.

        Reply
    8. Darla Brochu says

      December 14, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Made these tonight – BIG hit. Delicious and easy to make…this is keeper.

      Reply
    9. Maryann says

      December 12, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Made these and they were terrific!!! Thank you!!

      Reply
    10. Laura Donnelly says

      October 28, 2020 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hello, just wanted to add my 5 star rating (I would of given it 10 stars if that was an option) and rave about this recipe!! I am making this for the 2nd time tonight. When I asked my husband if he wanted pork chops for dinner he asked if I was making them again with the caramelize onions…. then definitely!! We love pork chops but this recipe replaces how I have been cooking them for years. Thank you so much for your creative creations and your little synopses for each recipe…you are a joy to read!

      Sincerely,
      Laura

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 28, 2020 at 8:53 pm

        So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    11. Dana says

      August 26, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      These pork chops were waaay better than I could have imagined! I was skeptical about pan frying such thick chops, but your instructions were perfect for getting them done and keeping them moist and tender. And that sauce!!!! So YUM! My husband totally raved. The only downside was the clean-up. But such is kitchen life! Still the recipe earns thumbs up all the way!

      Reply
    12. Judith Henriksen says

      August 22, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Carolyn this recipe is soooooo good. I didn’t have bacon so I substituted sausage and it was wonderful. Thank you for your wise keto cooking!!!!

      Reply
    13. Deborah M Kloss says

      June 25, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! We had this for dinner tonight and will be making it again. This is a lovely way to make pork chops that are moist and tender. Thank you for the great recipe!

      Reply
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