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.

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This recipe was a hit with my family! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I loved the combination of flavors, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again!


Avto Zoidze
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Cylus Foster
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I loved this recipe! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Pelagia Munetsi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Idoko Gloria
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This is my new favorite pork chop recipe! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaming Khan
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


zainali bukhari
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This recipe was amazing! The pork chops were so tender and flavorful, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Faraz Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bhojraj Pokhrel
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This recipe was a little too bland for my taste.


Mohammed Rihan
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I loved this recipe! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Stewart Brooks
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The pork chops were a little dry, but the squash was delicious.


Saneha Qureshi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MD SAMRAT
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pork chops were delicious and the squash was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jayovonny Burt
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These pressure cooker pork chops and acorn squash were a hit with my family! The pork chops were juicy and tender, and the squash was perfectly roasted. I loved the combination of flavors, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making