Best 7 Pork Chops With Acorn Squash Recipes

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Succulent pork chops and tender acorn squash come together in a symphony of flavors in this delectable dish. The pork chops are seasoned with a savory blend of garlic, paprika, thyme, and salt, then seared to perfection, while the acorn squash is roasted with a touch of brown sugar and butter, caramelizing its natural sweetness. The result is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Accompanying this main course are two delectable side dishes: a creamy and flavorful mashed cauliflower and a vibrant and refreshing apple slaw. The mashed cauliflower, prepared with a touch of garlic, butter, and milk, offers a smooth and comforting complement to the hearty pork chops, while the apple slaw, with its crisp apples, crunchy cabbage, and tangy dressing, adds a burst of freshness to the meal.

Here are our top 7 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

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.

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH ACORN SQUASH RECIPE



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Provided by á-4664

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 medium acorn squash, cut into 6 rounds
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pear nectar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt, allspice, ginger and pepper; reserve 2 tablespoons. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Coat each chop in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Arrange chops in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top each chop with 1 slice squash. To the skillet, add remaining butter. Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons flour mixture and the brown sugar. Mix nectar with Worcestershire sauce. Gradually add nectar mixture to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour over chops; cover and bake 1 hour or until chops are tender. Per serving: 345 calories, 30 grams protein, 14 grams fat (35 percent calories from fat), 5.9 grams saturated fat, 26 grams carbohydrate, 90 milligrams cholesterol, 236 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK LOIN WITH ACORN SQUASH



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Sweet, spicy, and savory, this dish is ready in just over an hour. It pairs wonderfully with Sauteed Kale.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder or other single chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds acorn squash, seeded and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
1 boneless pork loin (3 pounds), tied
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons oil, sugar, chile powder, cinnamon, cumin, and 2 tablespoons water. Add squash and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Generously season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan over high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Cook pork on all sides until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes total. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet; pour oil from skillet onto sheet and spread evenly.
  • Arrange squash around pork. Brush pork with sugar mixture from bowl. Bake until pork is cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in center should register 135 degrees), 40 to 45 minutes, brushing meat with sugar mixture and turning squash every 15 minutes. Tent pork with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g

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

PRESSURE COOKER PORK CHOPS AND 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 pressure-cook it with pork chops and orange juice. -Mary Johnson, Coloma, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, choose acorn squash that is small to medium in size and has a deep green color.
  • If you don't have acorn squash, you can substitute another type of winter squash, such as butternut squash or kabocha squash.
  • To make the pork chops more flavorful, you can marinate them in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
  • If you don't have time to marinate the pork chops, you can simply season them with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Be sure to cook the pork chops over medium heat so that they cook evenly.
  • If you're using a grill pan, be sure to grease it well before cooking the pork chops to prevent them from sticking.
  • To make the acorn squash puree, be sure to roast the squash until it is very soft.
  • You can also add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt to the acorn squash puree for a richer flavor.
  • Serve the pork chops with the acorn squash puree and your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

This recipe for pork chops with acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the acorn squash puree is creamy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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