Best 8 Cranberry And Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipes

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**Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops, where juicy pork chops are meticulously stuffed with a vibrant filling of tangy cranberries, crisp apples, aromatic sage, and a hint of zesty lemon. This mouthwatering dish is a perfect symphony of sweet and savory flavors, complemented by a rich and flavorful sauce made from the natural juices of the pork and enhanced with the addition of tart cranberries and a touch of sweetness from apples. Our recipe collection offers variations to suit every palate, including a classic version, a slow-cooker option for effortless preparation, and a tantalizing air fryer variation for a crispy and guilt-free indulgence. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops, a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS RECIPE



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This Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Chop recipe is perfect for dinner any night of the week or an easy holiday meal that will impress your guests!

Provided by Jessica- The Novice Chef

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup diced yellow onion
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 cup herbed stuffing mix
1/2 cup chicken stock
4 large pork rib chops, or boneless loin chops, at least 1 inch thick
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup apple cider (or apple juice)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Add onion, apple, celery and dried cranberries. Sauté until onion softens and becomes translucent.
  • Add in the stuffing mix, cranberries and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut a deep 2-inch-wide pocket into the side of each pork chop. Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper and fill the pockets evenly with the stuffing mixture.
  • Melt butter in large skillet (or cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Sear both sides of pork chops in butter for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook until the chops are cooked through, about 5 more minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. Transfer to plates and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Add butter to pan and scrape up any remaining pork bits. Add flour and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in apple cider and heavy cream and increase the heat to medium-high. Simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and pour sauce over the pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 163 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 46 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 928 grams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 2 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat

CRANBERRY-STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 stalks celery, finely diced
3/4 cup chopped scallions
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
4 slices potato bread, cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 3 pounds)
3 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and scallions and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries and sage and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add the bread and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken broth and the parsley and stir until the broth is absorbed, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to a bowl.
  • Wipe out the skillet.
  • Holding a knife parallel to the cutting board, cut a deep 2-inch-wide pocket into the side of each pork chop. Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper and fill the pockets evenly with the stuffing.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops and cook until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.
  • Add 1/2 cup chicken broth; reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook until the chops are cooked through, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to plates.
  • Add the remaining 3/4 cup broth and the cream to the skillet and increase the heat to medium high. Simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the chops and serve.

CRANBERRY-APPLE PORK CHOPS



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These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! -Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cranberry juice, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and pie spice; rub over chops. Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag; add 1/2 cup each apple and cranberry juices. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chops, discarding marinade. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides., Add apple, cranberries, salt and remaining juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and apple is tender, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY-STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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A moist cornbread-cranberry stuffing complements these tender chops from Loree Reininger of Polk City, Florida. The recipe can easily be doubled for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup corn bread stuffing mix
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons hot water
2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
4 teaspoons red currant jelly, warmed

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, pecans and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the stuffing mix, cranberries and water. Remove from the heat., Carefully cut a pocket in each pork chop; stuff with cranberry mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Brush with jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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This is a sweet and savory stuffed boneless pork chop.It is very easy and quick to prepare.This is a recipe that I developed while looking for a different way to prepare pork chops.

Provided by Chef Valerie 2

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 chops, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large granny smith apple, peeled cored and diced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
salt and pepper
2 (6 ounce) pork chops
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat.Stir in the onion and apple; cook and stir for 5 minutes.Stir in the cranberries and balsamic vinegar and continue cooking until the apple and onions have softened, about 5 minutes more.Season to taste with salt and pepper.Remove to plate and let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degreesF.(175 degrees C.) Lightly grease a small baking dish.
  • Cut a large pocket into the pork chops using a sharp , thin bladed knife.Stuff the cooled apple mixture into the pork chops and secure with toothpicks if needed. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med- high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper to taste, and place in the hot skillet. Cook on each side until browned, about 3 minutes, then transfer to a baking dish. Top with remaining apple mixture, and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center,about 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the pork chops. Uncover and bake about 10 minutes longer until the apple mixtue has lightly browned around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 105.5, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 13.2, Protein 35.1

SUNNY'S CORNBREAD-STUFFED AND FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH HONEY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Four 1 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 corn muffins, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (loosely packed)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dry rubbed sage
2 to 4 tablespoons chicken broth, depending on moisture
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce can jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup creamed honey
4 to 8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and gently chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • For the chops: Insert a knife at the top end of each chop with the blade facing away from the bone and towards the fat rim. In a sweeping motion, make a pocket inside each chop without carrying the knife completely through the rim of fat, leaving about a 2-inch hole. Season the chops on both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the stuffing. In a large bowl, gently combine the crumbled muffins, celery, cranberries, onion, parsley, butter, paprika, sage and enough stock to moisten it. This should not be drippy wet or cakey dry. Taste and season with a pinch salt if needed and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Put the stuffing in a piping bag with the largest tip (or use a plastic bag and cut a corner). Squeeze the stuffing into the center of each pork chop and secure the hole with a toothpick.
  • For the dredge: Set up a dredging station with the flour in one shallow dish and the buttermilk in a second shallow dish. Season each with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Dredge the chops in the flour first, then in the buttermilk and finally back in the flour. Rest the chops in the flour or on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  • For the sauce. In a small saucepot on medium heat, add the jellied cranberry sauce, chicken stock and honey. Cook until the cranberry dissolves and the liquid reduces and becomes slightly thicker, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and stir in the butter until it melts. Taste and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Keep warm.
  • To fry and serve: Using a Dutch oven, your heaviest pot or a deep fryer, bring at least 4 inches of oil to 370 degrees F. Gently place the chops into the oil without overcrowding; you may need to do this in batches. The temperature will lower while frying; hold it at 350 degrees F. Cook until the chops reach an internal stuffing temperature of 150 degrees F, 10 to 14 minutes. Remove to a wire rack, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and gently cover with aluminum foil, allowing for air to escape so the chops don't steam. Rest the chops 5 minutes like this.
  • Serve with a drizzle of the sauce.

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN



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An easy and impressive dish that tastes wonderful.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
½ cup water
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 cup chopped apple
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine the stuffing mix and water in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Trim the fat and connective tissue from the pork loin. Cut from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2-inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Place the pork loin between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Stir the apple, cranberries, pecans, and onion into the stuffing mix. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste, then spread the stuffing mix onto the cut side of the loin. Roll the pork into a firm cylinder, and secure with cooking twine. Place into the prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Remove kitchen twine before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 307.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

PORK CHOPS W/ APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFING



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I only make stuffing from scratch at Thanksgiving and Christmas so I've taken to doctoring the box mixes. I put 4 chops in the instructions because those even numbers are usually what people are looking for however, at my grocery store the prepackaged thick or butterflied chops are sold in 3 packs. It's a pretty forgiving recipe though, just add another box of stuffing mix for up 6-8 chops and throw in more fruit and a larger pan. I increased the liquid by 1/4 c to allow for the onion and the fruit added to the mix.

Provided by dmac085

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thick cut pork chops or 4 butterfly pork chops
1 (6 ounce) box stove top pork stuffing mix
4 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup apple juice or 3/4 cup cider
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup red onion, diced
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • If pork chops are not butterflied, slice through leaving attached at one side so it opens like a book. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat a skillet on medium high heat with 2 T oil. Place pork cut side down in the pan.
  • Leave for 4-5 minutes. Turn and fold the chop shut and brown each outer side of the meat. If the edges are very thick you can also brown the edges. The meat should not be cooked all the way through, only nicely seared and browned. Remove pan from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • To start the stuffing, add the apple liquid, chicken broth, onions, apples, cranberries and the butter to a saucepan and following directions bring to a boil.
  • Once liquid is boiling stir in the bread and seasoning. Fold in well making sure all bread gets moistened. Cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Arrange meat with the "hinged" side down in a 9x9 baking dish or cake pan sprayed with a nonstick spray. Fill the upward facing pockets of the pork with the stuffing. If you have any stuffing left, spoon around the base of the meat.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or the meat is cooked to your satisfaction.
  • I still have a thing about pork and I tend to overcook it to this day. Please use your own judgment:).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.1, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 1018, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 28.8

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-sliced apples and pre-chopped cranberries.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to flatten the pork chops.
  • Make sure the pork chops are cooked through before serving. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is a perfect combination of sweet and tart. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish a hit with your family and friends.

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