Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing pork chops, masterfully paired with the vibrant flavors of apples and cranberries. This delectable dish promises a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and savory notes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. The pork chops, seared to perfection, are imbued with a delightful crust that yields to a tender and juicy interior. The apples, with their crisp texture and natural sweetness, provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the pork, while the cranberries, bursting with tartness, add a vibrant pop of color and flavor. Accompanying these main ingredients is a luscious sauce, crafted from apple cider, chicken broth, and a touch of brown sugar, which enhances the overall taste experience with its rich and savory notes. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a comforting meal, this pork chop dish, complemented by its apple and cranberry companions, is guaranteed to delight and satisfy.
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PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES & CRANBERRIES
A comfort food dish that is easy to make. I think that I will add more cranberries the next time I make it. Enjoy!
Provided by Sassy in da South
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Remove onions to a plate and set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet.
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper then dredge in flour.
- Brown the pork chops for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Return the onions to the skillet making a layer over the chops.
- Meanwhile, combine chopped apples with lemon juice, apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour the apple mixture over the pork chops and onions and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cranberries and continue cooking for 2 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 139.2, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 18.6, Protein 41.4
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 CRANBERRY APPLE RELISH
The cranberry apple relish is the star of this dish. We could eat it off a cracker on its own. It's tart, sweet and lightly spiced with the cinnamon. There's a delightful crunch from the walnuts. Simply superb! We taste-tested with pork chops, but turkey or chicken breasts would be great with this too.
Provided by Christi Cook
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Combine cranberries, apples, brown sugar and water in a large saucepot.
- 2. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 3. Stir in cinnamon and walnuts.
- 4. Cook 5 minutes.
- 5. While relish is cooking place 4-6 pork chops in a large frying pan and cook until just shy of done.
- 6. Pour cranberry-apple relish over the pork chops and simmer about 10 minutes to allow flavor to penetrate the meat.
- 7. When plating, place a pork chop on plate and spoon relish over top. Let rest for about 2 minutes. Serve.
PORK CHOPS WITH CRAN-APPLE SAUCE, PARSLEY POTATOES AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drizzle chops with extra virgin olive oil, just enough to lightly coat the meat on both sides. Place the chops in a hot pan and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side under a loose tin foil tent. The tent will reflect heat back into pan while allowing steam to escape.
- Once the chops are turned, season with seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper, to your taste. After the chops are cooked through, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes for juices to redistribute before serving.
- In a medium saucepan, working over medium to medium high heat, combine apples, sweetened dried cranberries, and cran-apple juice concentrate. Cook apples into a chunky sauce, about 10 minutes. Remove cran-apple sauce from heat and let it settle.
- Simmer potatoes in just enough water to cover them for 10 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and return potatoes to hot pot to dry them out. Toss potatoes with butter, parsley, and a little salt.
- Steam snap peas in 1 cup boiling water and 1 teaspoon sugar combined. Cook covered for 3 to 5 minutes and drain with slotted spoon when serving.
- Serve chops with cran-apple sauce and sides of potatoes and snap peas.
APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK CHOPS
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
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
OVEN-FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE
Enjoy dinner tonight with these zesty crumb coated baked pork chops that are served with a fruit- berry sauce mixture - ready in less than hour!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In shallow bowl, combine crushed stuffing, seasoned salt and thyme; mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine milk and egg; beat well.
- Dip pork chops in egg mixture; coat well with crumb mixture. Place in sprayed pan.
- Bake at 425°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center.
- In small bowl, combine applesauce and cranberry sauce; mix well. Serve cranberry applesauce with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 24 g
CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS
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
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
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES
These moist tender chops get delicious flavor from Dijon mustard, onions and apple slices. Or try replacing the apples with pineapple rings for an appealing variation. I like to serve mashed sweet potatoes with this main course, along with a simple salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on each side. Season with salt and pepper; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onions and apple wedges until crisp-tender. , Combine mustard and brown sugar; brush over chops. Return to the skillet; cook for 4 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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.
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 a more flavorful and juicy result.
- Use a variety of apples for a complex and interesting flavor profile.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat to prevent them from drying out.
- Add the apples and cranberries during the last few minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Serve the pork chops immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Pork chops with apples and cranberries is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apples, tart cranberries, and savory pork chops is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your pork chops turn out perfectly cooked and flavorful every time.
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