I am so excited to be working with one of my favorite companies ever! I have been using my ThermoWorks Thermapen Mk4 for over 8 years. Before I bought it, I tried a few other thermometers that only lasted for a few months each. You do the math! This one is well worth the investment.  This apple and pork chops recipe is sponsored by ThermoWorks because I use my Thermapen MK4 at least 3 times a week in my kitchen. Especially in recipes like this! It's a kitchen essential.  When cooking chops or steaks or chicken, it's so important to get the temperature right. Undercooked meat can make you sick and overcooked meat is dry and will ruin your whole recipe! Let's talk about these apple pork chops. Words truly cannot describe how delicious this recipe is, my friends! I knew when I was recipe testing it would be delicious, but it is really good and turned out so incredible.  I cook the bacon first and add it back in at the end because I like it to stay crisp and not get too soggy. You can add it back in when you add the butter if you'd like it to soften up a bit.  Cooking the purple onion in the bacon grease really is necessary, trust me on this! It is just another layer of complimentary flavor that sends the pork chops and apples over the top.   When you remove the pork chops from the pan, it's really important to tent them with foil. This keeps them warm while you make the quick sauce and also helps bring them up to temperature. An internal temperature of 145º F is considered medium for pork, any lower than that is not recommended and well done is 160ºF. I typically like to stay between 150º and 155º for a final temperature, but you cook them to your preference.  The Thermapen MK4 makes this super easy. No wires or cords, it's just a small hand-held thermometer that reads almost instantly. You know the temperature within seconds, so there is no time wasted in this quick pork and apple dinner! Once the sauce is made, be sure to pour any accumulated juices from the pork chops back in when you add them back into to the pan. That is where the great flavor is! I love serving these bacon apple pork chops with a simple green salad, or if your family requires more rib-sticking dinners {like mine!} I plate it with rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes. Just remember that this really is a fast recipe though, so plan your side accordingly! 30-minutes until a flavor-packed dinner and only one pan? Sounds like a winner to me.  [et_bloom_inline optin_id=