Cherry Almond Glazed Pork Recipes

CHERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches below the heat source and preheat the broiler to high.
• Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Put the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate with 2 tablespoons water and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Carefully uncover, drain the potatoes and transfer them to a baking sheet. Top with 2 tablespoons olive oil and half the chopped thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Smash each potato by pressing down with a metal spatula until it flattens. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Sear until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown on the second side, about 2 minutes more (the pork chops will not be cooked through at this point). Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the shallot, dried cherries and the remaining thyme and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup water and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cherry jam and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer 2 tablespoons of the glaze and the remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to make a vinaigrette. Set aside.
• Broil the potatoes until warm and golden, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Stir 2 tablespoons water into the remaining glaze in the skillet and bring to a simmer over high heat. Add the pork chops and any juices that have accumulated on the plate and turn over several times to coat with glaze. Return the pan to the oven and broil until the glaze is bubbly and thick and the pork chops are cooked through, about 2 minutes. (The pork chops should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F when measured with an instant-read thermometer.)
• Meanwhile, add the salad greens to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the pork chops to a serving dish and pour the remaining glaze on top. Serve with the smashed potatoes and salad.

CHERRY-ALMOND GLAZED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Roast pork loin on rack in shallow baking pan, uncovered at 325 for 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours.
• In a saucepan, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
• Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
• Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes and add toasted almonds.
• Keep sauce warm.
• Spoon hot sauce over cooked meat.
• Return to the oven about 30 minutes or until meat thermometer measures 170°F.
• Baste meat with sauce several times during the 30 minutes.
• Serve remaining sauce with meat.

CHERRY ALMOND GLAZED PORK

Steps:

• Rub the roast with a little salt and pepper. Place it on a rack, in a shallow baking pan. Roast uncovered in a 325℉ (160℃). oven for about 2 to 2½ hours. Meanwhile, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes more. Add toasted almonds. Keep the sauce warm. When meat has roasted for the above time, spoon enough hot cherry sauce over the roast to glaze. Return to the oven for about 30 minutes more, or until meat thermometer reads 170 degrees F. Baste roast with sauce several times during last 30 minutes. Pass remaining sauce with the roast.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS W/ CHERRY ALMOND SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the preserves, wine vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg in a saucepan and mix well.
• Bring to a boil.
• Boil for one minute, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in the almonds.
• Pour 1/3 of mixture into a glass measure to use for basting.
• Reserve the remainder to serve as a sauce with the chops.
• Grill the pork chops 4 to 6 inches from the heat source over medium-hot coals for 4-5 minutes on one side.
• Turn and grill on the other side, basting well with the cherry almond sauce.
• Continue grilling until the desired degree of doneness is reached when measured in the center of each chop.
• (145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium; 170°F for well-done).
• Serve with the reserved cherry almond sauce.

CHERRY-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cherry juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place tenderloins on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze for serving. Spoon half of the remaining glaze over pork., Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved glaze.