Step 1: Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, placing it on a paper-towel-lined plate. Leave 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet, draining any excess.
Step 3: Add olive oil to the skillet with the bacon fat and heat over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove chops from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5: Return the seared pork chops to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them. Add the crispy bacon bits back into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), flipping once halfway through and basting frequently with the glaze.
Step 6: Remove pork chops from heat, transfer to a serving platter, and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon any remaining glaze and bacon bits over the chops. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.