Cranberry Pineapple Pork Chops: A Flavorful Culinary Symphony
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with Cranberry Pineapple Pork Chops, a dish that harmonizes sweet and savory flavors in a delightful dance on your palate. This recipe presents a delightful fusion of juicy pork chops, vibrant cranberries, and luscious pineapples, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Embark on a delectable adventure with three variations of this dish: the classic Cranberry Pineapple Pork Chops, the tantalizing Cranberry Pineapple Pork Chops with Bacon, and the irresistible Cranberry Pineapple Pork Chops with Pecans. Each variation offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring that every bite is an exploration of culinary artistry. Prepare to be captivated by the tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen as you create this flavor-packed masterpiece.
PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
Pineapple pork chops are a breeze to make and unbelievably delicious. The seasoned pork chops are first seared then cooked in a simple sauce made of pineapples, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. The pineapples become caramelized and the chops are super tender.
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the pork chops on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes, or until golden on one side.
- While the chops are searing, add the pineapple tidbits, honey, soy sauce, and garlic to a medium-sized bowl.
- Flip the chops over then pour the pineapple sauce into the pan. Continue to cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit and the pineapple sauce has reduced and thickened a little, about 10 minutes. If the pineapple sauce is getting too thick, add a splash of water.
- Serve the pineapple pork chops with a little cilantro over the top.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pork chop, Calories 341 kcal, Sugar 23 g, Sodium 860 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, UnsaturatedFat 8 g
PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRIES
This meal is a proven winner to fix. I never have leftovers. I farm with my dad and brother, but in my spare time I love to work in the garden, play with my beagles and make crafts.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and 1-1/2 cups water. Cook and stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook 5 minutes longer or until the berries pop. Skim off foam if necessary. Stir in barbecue sauce and remaining water; set aside. , Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops on both sides in oil; drain. Pour the cranberry sauce over chops. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove chops and keep warm. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS I
Sweet orange marmalade enhances the flavor of the tart cranberries in this wonderful dish. For a more intense flavor, use 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries instead of fresh or frozen cranberries and do not chop.
Provided by CALLA212
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x9 inch glass baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, marmalade, and cloves. Make a pocket in each pork chop by cutting into pork toward the bone; fill pockets with cranberry mixture.
- Place the pork chops in prepared baking pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon honey over each chop. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 30 g
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS
My husband and two kids rave over these moist chops. Use the mild sweet-and-sour sauce to make a gravy that can be served over mashed potatoes or rice. Then add a salad and you have a very satisfying meal that didn't keep you in the kitchen for hours. -Robin Czachor, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together first four ingredients. Place pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with cranberry mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chops; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and transfer to a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS II
Sweet cranberry pork chops simmered to perfection.
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown chops slowly in oil; drain.
- Add cranberries, sugar, salt and pepper to chops with 1/2 cup water to start. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until tender but not dry. Add water if necessary to keep chops from drying out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS
This main dish is simple enough for a weeknight, but the cranberries also make it a perfect choice for a Christmas dinner. It's colorful, juicy and easy. After all, it comes together in less than 30 minutes so you're out of the kitchen and with your family at the table in no time. -Roxanna Chan, Albany, CA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add cranberries, water and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Serve with pork chops; sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS
Bake a better chop! Stuff boneless pork chops with cranberries sweetened with orange marmalade for a taste you'll crave.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Generously grease square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
- Mix cranberries, marmalade and cloves. Make a pocket in each pork chop by cutting into pork toward the bone; fill pockets with cranberry mixture. Place pork in pan. Spoon 1 tablespoon honey over each chop.
- Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 50 mg
PINEAPPLE PORK CHOPS
A very easy and delicious way to cook pork chops with a sweet, but not too sweet, sauce. I recommend serving the pork chops with white rice since the sauce is also excellent on the rice.
Provided by BREANNA20
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side. Remove chops from the skillet, and set aside.
- Mix the chicken broth, soy sauce and vinegar into the skillet, and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove chops from the skillet, reserving broth mixture, and set aside.
- In a bowl, blend the brown sugar, cornstarch, and pineapple juice. Mix into the skillet with the chicken broth mixture. Bring to a boil. Serve with the cooked pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 909.6 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
CRANBERRY-APPLE PORK CHOPS
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
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 SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK
This fresh take on a beloved Asian-style dish is sure to cause a stir at the dinner table. -Gert Snyder, West Montrose, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in cranberry and barbecue sauces; set aside. , In a large skillet, stir-fry pork in oil until meat is no longer pink, 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove from the pan and keep warm., Add green pepper and pineapple to pan; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice, noodles or wonton strips if desired. Freeze option: Place cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Cranberry Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Pork
Time 33m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with half salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat half the oil at medium-high heat. Add pork chops and brown for about 4 minutes (flip them one time). Set aside in a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet. Heat remaining oil at medium heat. Add shallots, garlic and remaining salt and pepper, stirring from time to time, for about 2 minutes or until shallots have softened. Add remaining ingredients and cook, while stirring, for about 4 minutes or until jelly has melted and cranberries are tender.
- Put the pork chops back in the skillet with their juices and flip them to coat well. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly pink inside. Set aside in a warm place. Simmer the sauce for about 1 minute or until thicken. Serve the pork chops with the sauce on it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 372.3, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 20.1
PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY PORK ROAST
This is a great recipe for guests. Pineapple and cranberry really add to the flavor of pork. This probably could be done in the crock pot as well.
Provided by MsSally
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pierce meat with a knife in several places.
- Mix all of spices together and sprinkle over entire roast.
- Place onions in the bottom of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place roast on top of onions.
- Mix cranberry sauce and pineapple together.
- Pour over roast. Cover and bake at 350 about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till internal temp reads 155.
- Remove from oven for about 10 mins before slicing.
- The last step is crutial. This brings the meat to proper temperature and allows for perfect slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.5, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 183.9, Sodium 154.4, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 41.8, Protein 65.8
CRANBERRY-MAPLE PORK CHOPS
These tender, juicy pork chops with their sweet sauce and hint of maple syrup are company-special, but quick and easy enough for weeknights. Serve with rice or roasted potato wedges. -Heather Bates, Athens, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in butter. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the cranberry sauce, jelly, ketchup and soy sauce; cook and stir until blended. Return chops to the pan; drizzle with syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
Tips:
- To select the best pork chops, look for ones that are at least 1 inch thick and have good marbling. Avoid pork chops that are thin or have a lot of fat.
- If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to pound the pork chops.
- To ensure that the pork chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The pork chops are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have pineapple juice, you can use a mixture of orange juice and apple juice.
- If you don't have cranberry sauce, you can use a mixture of fresh or frozen cranberries and sugar.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
These cranberry-pineapple pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the cranberry-pineapple sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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