Pork chops are a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the easiest and most delicious methods is to slow-cook them in a crock pot with a tangy and aromatic cranberry thyme sauce. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight meal, as it can be prepared in the morning and left to cook all day. The result is a tender and juicy pork chop with a sweet and savory sauce that is sure to please the whole family.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes instructions for making a variety of side dishes that pair perfectly with pork chops. These include roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, and a simple green salad. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect meal to satisfy your cravings.
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.
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY PORK
Sweet, tangy and easy. The sauce is also good with chicken instead of pork. Try serving with rice and onion rings.
Provided by DAWN MINER
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 4h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, salad dressing, and onion. Place pork in a slow cooker, and cover with the sauce mixture.
- Cover, and cook on High for 4 hours, or on Low for 8 hours. Pork is done when the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 31.2 g
SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY PORK
You can put this roast in the slow cooker and then forget about it, knowing it will be moist and tender when you get home after a day of work or Christmas shopping. The fruity sauce complements the meat so well. -Joyce Turley Slaughters, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h10m
Yield 9-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar, cranberry juice, mustard, pepper and cloves; pour over roast., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove roast and keep warm., In a saucepan, combine cornstarch, water and salt until smooth; stir in cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.
Nutrition Facts :
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 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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut pork chops. They are usually available at most grocery stores.
- If you don't have cranberry sauce, you can make your own. Simply combine 1 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
- You can use any type of fresh herbs in the sauce, such as rosemary, sage, or oregano. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This pork chops recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic comfort food. The pork chops are cooked in a slow cooker with a flavorful cranberry-thyme sauce, and they come out tender and juicy. The sauce is also great served over mashed potatoes or rice. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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