Recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops with Garlic-Mustard Butter

BACON-WRAPPED PORK CHOPS
WITH GARLIC-MUSTARD BUTTER

"Move over, filet mignon! These mighty bacon-wrapped chops have the taste territory covered! Top with Garlic-Mustard Butter from the condiments category. Serve with baked potato and steamed broccoli."

4 (6-7 ounces each) boneless pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick
4 slices thick-cut bacon
Garlic-Mustard Butter (recipe follows)

Dry the chops with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Wrap a strip of bacon around each one, securing with a toothpick. Cook as directly below to medium doneness. Remove toothpick; serve chops with a pat of butter.

TO BROIL:
Broil 4 inches from heat source, 6-7 minutes. Turn and continue broiling to desired doneness, approximately 5-6 minutes for medium (160 degrees F.)

TO PANBROIL:
Heat grill pan over high heat; add chops, lower heat to medium-high and cook for 6-7 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn and continue cooking for about 5-6 minutes for medium doneness.

TO GRILL:
Prepare medium-hot fire in grill; grill chops over direct heat for 6-7 minutes; turn and grill 5-6 minutes more for medium doneness.

GARLIC-MUSTARD BUTTER

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened to room temperature
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced

In a small bowl, stir together ingredients until well mixed. Wrap in waxed paper to shape like a stick of butter. Chill while pork is cooking.

When ready to serve, cut into fourths and top each pork mignon before serving.

Servings: 4
Source: the National Pork Board