**Pork Chops with Cranberry Balsamic Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Flavors**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our succulent pork chops, masterfully glazed in a luscious cranberry balsamic sauce. This enticing dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and tangy notes, creating an unforgettable taste experience. The tender pork chops, seared to perfection, serve as the canvas for a vibrant tapestry of flavors, enhanced by the vibrant crimson hue of the cranberry sauce. A symphony of spices, including aromatic thyme and zesty Dijon mustard, elevates the pork chops to new heights of flavor. Accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables, this dish promises a delightful feast for both the palate and the eyes. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
BALSAMIC CRANBERRY ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS
We loved the combination of the savory pork chop and the tangy cranberry orange glaze in this yummy dinner recipe. The pork chops are easy to cook and full of flavor. The glaze is fantastic. It's tart from the cranberry sauce, tangy from the balsamic vinegar and has a hint of orange. Broiling them at the end creates a delicious...
Provided by Torrey Moseley
Categories Steaks and Chops
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. Bring pork chops to room temp, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper (on both sides) before cooking.
- 3. Pour oil in large, heavy skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until really hot (sorry, I didn't measure temp but it was searingly hot).
- 4. In bowl, combine cranberry sauce and orange peel. Stir until well blended. You'll only need about half of this mixture, So, put 1/2 of this cranberry/orange mixture in sealed plastic container, refrigerate and save for later (it makes a TOTALLY yummy spread for your toast).
- 5. To the remaining half of cranberry/orange mix, add balsamic vinegar and stir until blended.
- 6. Arrange pork chops in hot skillet and sear just until browned then flip over and sear other side (about 2 min per side). **NOTE** This stuff splatters so be careful not to get burned!
- 7. Transfer seared pork chops to 8x8 baking dish. Add 2-3 Tbsp of water in the bottom of the pan. Spread pork chops, generously, with cranberry mixture.
- 8. Place on middle rack of preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
- 9. At the very end of baking time, switch oven to broil to "caramelize" cranberry glaze. Watch it closely... this only takes a minute or so.
- 10. Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before serving.
CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS II
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
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
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC-CRANBERRY SAUCE
To round out this menu, serve roasted squash, corn muffins and boiled green beans with orange zest. End with vanilla ice cream topped with warm chestnuts in syrup.
Categories Onion Roast Sauté Quick & Easy Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Fall Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 2, can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Sear pork on all sides, about 2 minutes. Place skillet with pork in oven. Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 155°F, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and rosemary; sauté until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add broth, cranberry sauce and vinegar and whisk until cranberry sauce melts, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer pork to work surface. Scrape any juices from large skillet into cranberry mixture. Boil until sauce has reduced enough to coat spoon thickly, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Slice pork and serve with sauce.
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.
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.
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.
PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY BALSAMIC SAUCE
Seasoned pork chops are cooked just until tender, and served with a tangy, quick-cooking, dried cranberry and vinegar sauce.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 6 pork chops, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season the pork with the lemon pepper. Cook the pork in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 20 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until it's tender. Stir the broth, vinegar and cranberries in the skillet and heat to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Stir in the remaining butter. Serve the pork with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 139.2, Sodium 485.5, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3, Protein 42.4
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: For this recipe, bone-in pork chops are recommended. They provide more flavor and moisture than boneless pork chops.
- Marinate the pork chops: Marinating the pork chops in a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, and thyme helps to tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Cook the pork chops properly: Cook the pork chops over medium heat until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the pork chops are cooked through but still juicy.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough: If the sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by adding a cornstarch slurry. To make a cornstarch slurry, mix equal parts cornstarch and water until smooth. Then, add the slurry to the sauce and stir until thickened.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides: These pork chops can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.
Conclusion:
These pork chops with cranberry balsamic sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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