{"id":27415,"date":"2019-12-25T11:29:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-25T18:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=27415"},"modified":"2020-05-29T11:30:49","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T18:30:49","slug":"bacon-wrapped-pork-chops-and-cauliflower-sheet-pan-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=27415","title":{"rendered":"Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner<\/p>\n

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2 packages (10 oz each) fresh cauliflower florets (about 5 cups)<\/p>\n

3 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n

1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper<\/p>\n

8 strips bacon<\/p>\n

4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, 3\/4 inch thick (about 1 lb.)<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves<\/p>\n

1\/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves<\/p>\n

1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel<\/p>\n

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Heat oven to 425\u00c2\u00b0F. Spray bottom of 18xl3-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\u00c2\u00b0F. Garnish cauliflower with lemon peel before serving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Chops and Cauliflower Sheet-Pan Dinner 2 packages (10 oz each) fresh cauliflower florets (about 5 cups) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1\/4 teaspoon salt 1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 strips bacon 4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, 3\/4 inch thick (about 1 lb.) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1\/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel   Heat oven to 425\u00c2\u00b0F. Spray bottom of 18xl3-inch rimmed sheet pan…<\/p>\n

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