Pork Chops With Apples And Cranberries Recipes

CRANBERRY APPLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Heat the shortening in a heavy skillet over medium heat - brown the pork chops on both sides.
• Place pork chops in a shallow baking dish.
• Sprinkle the chopped onion, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper over the pork chops. Add the chicken broth.
• Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Combine cranberries with the diced apple, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans or walnuts, if desired. Spoon the mixture over the pork chops.
• Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until pork chops are tender and done.

APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK CHOPS

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES & CRANBERRIES

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES

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.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRIES

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.