Best 20 Cranberry Pork Chops Recipes

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Succulent pork chops, infused with the tangy zip of cranberries and a hint of savory spices, take center stage in this delightful culinary creation. The tender meat, seared to perfection, pairs harmoniously with the vibrant cranberry sauce, a symphony of sweet and tart flavors that burst in every bite. Accompanying this delightful duo are roasted root vegetables, their caramelized edges adding a touch of rustic charm to the plate. As a finishing touch, a drizzle of creamy horseradish sauce lends a subtle kick, elevating the dish to a new level of gastronomic delight. Embark on a culinary journey with this tantalizing recipe, sure to leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

**Variations:**

* **Cranberry-Apple Pork Chops:** Introduce a burst of crisp sweetness by incorporating crisp apple slices into the cranberry sauce.
* **Cranberry-Bacon Pork Chops:** Elevate the flavors with the addition of crispy bacon bits, adding a smoky and savory dimension to the dish.
* **Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops:** Delight your senses with pork chops generously stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of cranberries, nuts, and aromatic herbs.
* **Cranberry-Glazed Pork Chops:** Create a glossy and flavorful glaze by simmering cranberries with brown sugar, orange juice, and spices, then brushing it over the pork chops during the cooking process.
* **Cranberry-Rosemary Pork Chops:** Infuse the dish with the aromatic essence of rosemary, adding sprigs of the herb to the pan while searing the pork chops.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

EASY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE



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This recipe might not look like much, but wait until you try it! If you can,try to use the fresh thyme in place of dryed, it really makes a difference in taste! If you want you can use chardonnay in place of the white wine, I use chardonnay and it worked out quite well. This recipe can be doubled if desired. Serve this with potato pancakes for a great meal!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 tablespoons butter
4 pork chops (bone in or boneless)
salt and pepper
garlic powder
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups cranberry sauce (can use a little more)
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1-2 teaspoons dryed thyme, rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and saute until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes on each side).
  • Transfer the chops to a plate.
  • Add in wine to the same skillet; bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits in the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce, shallots and fresh thyme; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally about 3-4 minutes).
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Return pork and any of the juices from the plate into the skillet; cook until heated through (about 1 minute).
  • Transfer the chops to a plate.
  • Spoon the sauce over the pork.

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS II



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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

6 pork chops
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
water as needed

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 PORK CHOPS



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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

1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1/2 cup cranberry or apple juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
6 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

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.

APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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These savory pork chops are stuffed with a sumptuous apple-cranberry mixture and served with an apple reduction glaze. They are excellent served with rosemary potatoes and tender whole green beans.

Provided by JNODWELL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Stuffed

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
⅛ yellow onion, minced
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and diced
2 stalks celery ribs, finely chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon kosher salt
5 (1 inch thick) boneless pork chops
1 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until the onions are very soft and begin to brown. Remove from heat. Stir in apple, celery, and dried cranberries. Season with salt.
  • Lay each chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, leaving three sides intact. Stuff each chop with apple-cranberry mixture.
  • Melt remaining butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Pan-fry chops in butter for two minutes on each side. Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chops from pan to a plate, and cover with foil. Place the Dutch oven back on the stovetop over medium heat. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together apple juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar; pour into Dutch oven. Reduce liquid volume by half, stirring frequently. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve this apple glaze over pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 467.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS I



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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

⅓ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons honey

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

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY, PORT, AND ROSEMARY SAUCE



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Categories     Berry     Pork     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Cranberry     Rosemary     Port     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1-inch-thick pork rib chops
2 3/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup tawny Port
1 cup leftover cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Add pork chops and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm. Add broth, Port, and remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons rosemary to same skillet and boil until liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add cranberry sauce; bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 7 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over pork chops and serve.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lean loin pork chops, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 navel orange, about 1/2 pound
1 1/2 cups raw cranberries
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Peel the orange and cut it crosswise into 4 slices of equal thickness. Cut each slice into 8 equal-size pieces. Put the cranberries and orange pieces into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend well but coarsely. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Dredge the chops on both sides in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in one layer. When the oil is quite hot add the chops and cook until nicely brown on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chops and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the chops to a warm serving platter and pour off the fat from the skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it is melted add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the vinegar and tomato paste and stir until blended. Add the cranberry and orange mixture and the broth. Stir to blend. Add any liquid that has accumulated around the chops. Let simmer about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Pour the sauce over the chops and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 878 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH MAPLE-CRANBERRY GLAZE



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Provided by Paul Kirk

Categories     Mustard     Low Cal     Cranberry     Pork Chop     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Spice rub
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)*
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder
Glaze
3/4 cup jellied cranberry sauce (about half of one 16-ounce can)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup cran-raspberry juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon triple sec or other orange liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 3/4-inch-thick center-cut pork rib chops

Steps:

  • For spice rub:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl.
  • For glaze:
  • Mix first 8 ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • Do ahead: Spice rub and glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store spice rub at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate glaze. Rewarm glaze just until pourable before using.
  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray and prepare barbecue (medium heat). Sprinkle spice rub generously over both sides of pork chops (about 1/2 tablespoon per side), pressing to adhere. Place pork chops on grill, cover, and cook 5 minutes per side. Brush generously with glaze. Move to cooler part of grill and continue to grill, uncovered, until cooked through, brushing frequently with glaze, about 3 minutes longer per side.
  • *Available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork loin chops
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Cranberry Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
Nonstick cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, about 4 cups
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, add the mustard and cranberry sauce and stir to combine. Brush the mustard mixture evenly over both sides of the chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Coat a large frying pan over medium heat with nonstick cooking spray. When the pan is hot add the chops. Partially cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, turn the chops over and cook uncovered on the second side until the meat is cooked through but still juicy, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving platter.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • Wash and pick over the cranberries. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pecans and the mustard and transfer to a small bowl. Let cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Yields: 2 1/4 cups

CRANBERRY-APRICOT STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
2 rounded tablespoons whole almonds, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
1 medium shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 2-inch-thick rib pork chops
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup Calvados, Cognac, or brandy
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Put the dried fruit in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over the fruit and set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Drain, reserve the soaking water. In a mini-processor process the fruit with the nuts, butter, fennel and half the shallot until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small sealable plastic bag or pastry bag. Snip about a 1/2-inch opening in the corner of the plastic bag. With a small paring knife, make a pocket starting from rounded side of each chop. Set the tip of the bag inside the pocket and press a quarter of the stuffing into the chop. Repeat with the remaining chops and filling. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown one side of the chops, until well browned about 5 minutes. Use tongs to hold the chops and sear the edges of the chops. Turn and brown the other sides of the chops, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chops to a baking sheet and bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 135 degrees F, about 15 minutes. While the chops are in the oven make the sauce. Drain the oil from the saute pan. Off the heat, add the Calvados and the remaining shallots. Return the pan to the heat, taking care since the alcohol may flambe, and cook over high heat until the alcohol is reduced by half and is slightly syrupy. Add the broth and the fruit soaking liquid and boil down until the liquid is reduce by about a third. Add the cream and continue to simmer until it thickens slightly. Whisk in the mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add any juices that have accumulated on the baking sheet to the sauce. Divide the chops among 4 warm plates or a large platter. Pour on the sauce and serve.

CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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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

4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1 green onion, finely chopped

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



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This is a recipe which I modified from a Supper Club recipe. Each month a group of teachers and their spouses get together for a wonderful dinner. This was originally published as Cranberry Chicken but I love pork chops in this sauce too.

Provided by Marcia Layden

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can(s) whole berry cranberry sauce
12 oz bottled catalina dressing
1 pkg lipton onion soup mix
4-8 pork chops

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Mix cranberry sauce, Catalina dressing, and onion soup together.
  • 3. In a 13x9 glass dish, place a ladlefull of mixture. Spread out on dish. Place 4-8 chops over sauce.
  • 4. Spoon the rest of the sauce over the chops.
  • 5. Bake for 1 hour until pork is cooked to your liking.
  • 6. I like to serve this with rice as an accompaniment because this sauce is too good to waste.

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

CRANBERRY-ORANGE PORK CHOPS



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Have a great meal with this mouthwatering recipe from Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California. "My family loves the taste of these moist and spicy pork chops," she says. "In a pinch, I've substituted diced drained peaches for the mandarin oranges with equally delicious results."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. , Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS



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A simply delicious and easy meal to prepare. My husband liked this one a lot, and gave it his rating of "a keeper".

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork loin chops, thick cut
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 can peach halves in syrup, drained and chilled

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a baking dish.
  • Mix cranberry sauce, lemon juice, almond extract and nutmeg and pour over pork, saving enough of the sauce to put 1 teaspoon in each of the peach halves.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F.
  • until chops are done, about 45-55 minutes.
  • Arrange pork and peach halves on a platter to 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

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY-THYME PAN SAUCE



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Categories     Sauté     Cranberry     Pork Chop     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
2 5- to 6-ounce boneless pork chops
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Sauté pork until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add wine to same skillet. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits in bottom of pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return pork and any juices to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer pork to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE



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Moist and tender pork chops are treated to a sweet, light cranberry glaze in this weeknight-friendly entree. It's one of my husband's favorite recipes, and it's quite suitable for company, too. -Stephanie Homme, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cranberry-apple juice
2 teaspoons honey
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops over medium heat, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan. , In same pan, mix cornstarch, juice and honey until smooth; stir in cranberries and herbs. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes., Add chops. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose thick pork chops. This will help them stay juicy during cooking.
  • Use a dry rub to flavor the pork chops. This will help create a delicious crust.
  • Sear the pork chops over high heat. This will help lock in the juices.
  • Reduce the heat and cook the pork chops until they are cooked through. Do not overcook, or they will become dry.
  • Serve the pork chops with a simple sauce or glaze. This will help enhance the flavor of the meat.

Conclusion:

Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and juicy pork chop dinner that your family and friends will love.

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