Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Cranberry Pork Chops, a delectable dish that masterfully blends savory and tangy flavors. This recipe takes you on a flavor journey, starting with tender and juicy pork chops seared to perfection. The magic unfolds as a luscious cranberry sauce, brimming with bright and tangy notes, is skillfully crafted using fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a hint of sweetness. The flavors intertwine harmoniously, creating a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. Accompanying the pork chops is a medley of recipes that elevate the dining experience. Garlic Mashed Potatoes provide a velvety and comforting base, while Roasted Garlic Green Beans add a vibrant and healthy touch. Rounding off the meal is a refreshing Cranberry Relish, a perfect complement to the main course with its burst of tartness and festive charm. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to leave you craving for more.
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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.
BAKED CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS
Looking for a new way to jazz up pork chops? The sauce for these Baked Cranberry Pork Chops includes just three ingredients but packs a flavorful punch. For best results, mix together the sauce and marinate the pork chops overnight.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix together cranberry sauce, French dressing and onion soup mix.
- Add the pork chops to the sauce, and either cook immediately or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered in a greased baking dish for 75 to 80 minutes at 325 degrees F. Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F to 160 degrees F.
- Be sure the chops are completely covered with the sauce. Baste occasionally if desired.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1362 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, Calories 671 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CRANBERRY-STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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 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 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.
EASY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE
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
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-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
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 :
Tips:
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the cooking process and stay juicy.
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. If you only have frozen cranberries, thaw them completely before using.
- Be sure to rinse the cranberries well before using to remove any dirt or debris.
- Brown the pork chops well before adding the cranberries and sauce. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the pork chops from drying out.
- Simmer the pork chops in the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through. This will help to tenderize the pork chops and allow the flavors of the sauce to penetrate the meat.
- Serve the pork chops with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Cranberry pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the cranberry sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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