Best 8 Fall Pork Chops And Acorn Squash Recipes

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Fall is in the air, and it's time to start thinking about warm, hearty meals. This recipe for fall pork chops and acorn squash is the perfect way to celebrate the season. The pork chops are brined in a flavorful mixture of apple cider, maple syrup, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The acorn squash is roasted until tender and caramelized. The dish is finished with a drizzle of maple-apple glaze and a sprinkling of toasted pecans.

If you're looking for a side dish to serve with this pork chop and acorn squash dish, you'll find three more delicious recipes in the article: roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, creamy polenta with roasted mushrooms, and maple-roasted sweet potatoes. These side dishes are all easy to make and packed with flavor. They're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious fall feast. This pork chop and acorn squash dish is sure to become a new favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS & ACORN SQUASH



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My husband and I are crazy for the squash we grow in our garden. For a sweet and tangy dish, we slow-cook it with pork chops and orange juice. -Mary Johnson, Coloma, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until pork is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK WITH SQUASH AND APPLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 53m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cooking apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 sprig fresh rosemary
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon garlic and the sage in a bowl. Rub over the pork and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the squash, apples, onion, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, the honey mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Spread out on a long sheet of foil. Add the rosemary and 3 tablespoons butter, then bring the ends of the foil together and crimp to seal into a packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast on the upper rack until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Poke holes in the packet to release steam.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then brown the pork on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then transfer the skillet to the lower oven rack and roast until a thermometer registers 150, about 15 minutes. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, scrape up any browned bits and simmer about 2 minutes. Slice the pork and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve with the squash and apples.

FALL PORK DINNER (COOKING FOR 2)



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Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Do you fall for meals that have meat, veggie and fruit cooked in one pan? This all-in-one meal boasts irresistible apples and cinnamon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon firm margarine or butter, cut up
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 small acorn squash
1 small unpeeled red cooking apple
1/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
5 saltine crackers, crushed
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product
1 tablespoon water
3 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (3/4 lb)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. Cut squash into 1/2-inch rings. Cut rings in half; remove seeds. Cut apple into chunks.
  • In shallow dish, stir together Bisquick® mix, seasoned salt, pepper and cracker crumbs. In another shallow dish, mix egg white and water. Dip pork into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
  • Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until coating is brown.
  • Place pork in ungreased 8-inch square or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange squash and apples around pork. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender and until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

FALL PORK CHOPS AND ACORN SQUASH



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This is originally from the "other" white meat site. A little tweaking done. Good served over Recipe #177017.

Provided by Darkhunter

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick bone-in
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
rice

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half, remove seeds and strings. Slice each half into 8 slices. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in pan and quickly brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients, except peas.
  • In same pan pork chops were browned, place half of sliced squash. Place chops on top. Add remaining squash. Pour liquid over all and bring to boil. Turn heat to low and cover. Cook until pork and squash are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Place frozen peas in pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Plate rice of choice on 4 plates. Top with pork chops and squash. Divide peas among plates.
  • Pour cooking liquid over all and serve.

GLAZED PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH



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A honey-sweetened glaze for the pork chops and squash makes this colorful dinner irresistible to children as well as adults.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 acorn squash, seeded, each cut into 8 wedges
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 3-inch strips
4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 2 1/2 pounds total)
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. In a small bowl, combine honey, ginger, mustard, and 1 teaspoon oil. Season glaze with salt and pepper. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 8 wedges to another rimmed baking sheet. Roast both sheets of squash 15 minutes.
  • Remove sheets from oven and flip squash. To tray with 8 wedges, add scallions and bell pepper, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and brush with glaze.
  • Return sheets to oven and roast until squash is tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Let sheet with 16 wedges cool completely, then refrigerate for Chicken Cutlets with Mustard Greens and Roasted Squash.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and cook until pork is cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve pork alongside roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 63 g

ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ACORN SQUASH



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Hoisin-glazed pork tenderloin and thick wedges of acorn squash are roasted together in a single pan to make a satisfying one-dish meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash (2 pounds), quartered, seeded, and sliced 1/2 inch thick, skin on
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scatter squash and garlic in a large roasting pan. Mix rosemary, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub into pork. Place in pan with vegetables; drizzle with oil.
  • Roast 25 minutes. Brush pork with hoisin. Continue roasting, about 15 minutes, until pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
  • Let meat stand 5 minutes before slicing 1 1/2 tenderloins (reserve remaining half to make Pork and Soba Noodle Salad, if desired). Serve with squash, garlic, and any pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g

SPICED PORK CHOPS, SQUASH AND APPLES



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My friend gave me this simple recipe when I was expecting our first baby. It's a gret fall/winter meal. We also use it for OAMC/freezer meals and it works great (freeze meat/veggies separate from sauce and combine when thawed). Also try with 2 1/4 lbs turkey thighs (skin removed)instead of pork.

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 boneless pork chops (thick)
1 lb cooking apple (half green, half red, cored and cut into quarters)
1 lb acorn squash (seeded and cut into 8 wedges)
1/4 cup apple juice
4 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
brown rice

Steps:

  • In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, place pork chops in one half of pan. Arrange apple quarters and squash wedges in other half of pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine apple juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over chops, apples and squash.
  • (If freezing, freeze meat/veggies and sauce separately. Thaw when ready to bake, then continue steps below).
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and baste with pan juices. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  • Serve with cooked brown rice.

SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SQUASH



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this pork, apples and squash recipe made in slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small butternut squash
3 large unpeeled cooking apples
4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 lb)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel squash. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices. Cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Cut apple pieces in half crosswise. Remove excess fat from pork.
  • In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer squash and apples. In small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Coat pork with sugar mixture. Place pork on apples. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips for Making Fall Pork Chops and Acorn Squash

  • Choose the right pork chops. For this recipe, bone-in pork chops are best. They will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Prepare the acorn squash ahead of time. You can roast the squash up to three days in advance. Just let it cool completely and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil will help to keep the pork chops moist and flavorful. It will also help to prevent the squash from sticking to the pan.
  • Season the pork chops generously. The pork chops should be seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking. This will help to give them flavor.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat. Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. It will also allow the squash to cook through.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you are cooking multiple pork chops, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help to prevent them from steaming instead of browning.
  • Serve the pork chops immediately. The pork chops should be served immediately after cooking. This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.

Conclusion

Fall pork chops and acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the squash is sweet and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve this dish with a side of roasted potatoes or mashed cauliflower for a complete meal. You can also add a green salad or roasted vegetables for extra nutrients. Store any leftover pork chops and squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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