Best 9 Cran Apricot Pork Chops Recipes

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In this article, we explore the delightful combination of tangy cranberries and sweet apricots in a delectable dish: "Cran Apricot Pork Chops". This flavorful and juicy recipe elevates the humble pork chop to a new level of culinary artistry. With a symphony of flavors, this dish promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. We take you on a culinary journey, sharing the secrets to cooking mouthwatering Cran Apricot Pork Chops that will impress your family and friends alike. So, get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we guide you through the simple yet exquisite steps to create this unforgettable dish.

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CRAN-APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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The bright jewel colors of cranberries and apricots make these chops something special and reflect the stunning fall foliage in Vernon, Connecticut, writes Dora SantoChristo. A splash of wine lends a lovely warm aroma as they cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup Marsala wine or chicken broth

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, saute the apricots, cranberries and onion in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Serve with pork chops.

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APRICOT HABANERO PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
1 orange, zested and juiced
1/2 to 1 habanero pepper, seeded and diced
Vegetable oil, for the grill grates
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 green apple, peeled, cored and finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 scallion, thinly sliced on the bias
1 lime, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • For the pork chops: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; set aside while making the glaze.
  • Add the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, orange zest and juice and habanero to a small pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes; let cool. Divide the glaze between 2 bowls, reserving 1 bowl for basting and one for serving with the cooked chops.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Coat the grates with plenty of vegetable oil to help create a nonstick surface.
  • Using a brush, coat the chops with the first round of glaze. Place them on the grill glazed-side down and grill without moving until the glaze begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Brush the tops with glaze, flip the chops, brush the other side with more glaze and continue cooking until the chops are caramelized, charred and sticky and the internal temperature registers 135 degrees F, another 7 to 10 minutes. Discard the basting glaze. Let the chops rest for 5 to 10 minutes, coating them once with the reserved serving glaze while resting.
  • For the relish: Combine the mint, apple, bell pepper, scallion and lime zest and juice in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • Top the pork chops with some green apple relish and serve with the remaining serving glaze and relish.

CRANBERRY-APRICOT STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
2 rounded tablespoons whole almonds, toasted and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
1 medium shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 2-inch-thick rib pork chops
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup Calvados, Cognac, or brandy
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Put the dried fruit in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over the fruit and set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Drain, reserve the soaking water. In a mini-processor process the fruit with the nuts, butter, fennel and half the shallot until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small sealable plastic bag or pastry bag. Snip about a 1/2-inch opening in the corner of the plastic bag. With a small paring knife, make a pocket starting from rounded side of each chop. Set the tip of the bag inside the pocket and press a quarter of the stuffing into the chop. Repeat with the remaining chops and filling. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown one side of the chops, until well browned about 5 minutes. Use tongs to hold the chops and sear the edges of the chops. Turn and brown the other sides of the chops, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chops to a baking sheet and bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 135 degrees F, about 15 minutes. While the chops are in the oven make the sauce. Drain the oil from the saute pan. Off the heat, add the Calvados and the remaining shallots. Return the pan to the heat, taking care since the alcohol may flambe, and cook over high heat until the alcohol is reduced by half and is slightly syrupy. Add the broth and the fruit soaking liquid and boil down until the liquid is reduce by about a third. Add the cream and continue to simmer until it thickens slightly. Whisk in the mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add any juices that have accumulated on the baking sheet to the sauce. Divide the chops among 4 warm plates or a large platter. Pour on the sauce and serve.

QUICK APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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Marge often gives this sweet apricot treatment to the tender chops she pulls out of the freezer the night before. Then she can have supper on the table in less than a half hour.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cooked bone-in pork loin chops (1 to 1-1/4 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (8-1/4 ounces) apricot halves, undrained

Steps:

  • Thaw pork chops if frozen. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Pour apricots over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

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APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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This is a great pork chop recipe for people with a sweet tooth. I usually serve it with rice.

Provided by SP2B

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 pork chops
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
10 ounces Russian-style salad dressing
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the pork chops into a casserole dish. Mix onion soup mix, Russian dressing and apricot preserves together.
  • Pour mixture over chops and bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 893.6 mg, Sugar 33.4 g

CRISPY APRICOT PORK CHOPS



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Apricot jam crust gives the pork chop a little sweeter taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
2 slices multigrain sandwich bread
4 bone-in pork loin chops (about 8 ounces each, 3/4 to 1 inch thick), patted dry
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 teaspoons apricot jam

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside.
  • Tear bread into large pieces; place in food processor. Pulse until large crumbs form. Drizzle with oil; pulse once or twice, just until crumbs are moistened (you should have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs).
  • Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper; spread one side of each chop with 1 teaspoon jam. Dividing evenly, sprinkle breadcrumbs over jam, and pat them on gently.
  • Transfer pork, coated side up, to prepared baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden and pork is opaque throughout (meat should register 150 degrees.on an instant-read thermometer), 14 to 16 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 g, Fat 20 g, Protein 37 g

APPLE-APRICOT PORK CHOPS - CROCK POT



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Make and share this Apple-Apricot Pork Chops - Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Pork

Time 7h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs pork chops
1 cup apple, chopped
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup cranberries
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup wine
salt and pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; cover and cook 7 to 9 hours on low.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, pour liquid into a separate container to skim off excess fat.
  • Stir in cornstarch mixture and return broth to crockpot.
  • Continue cooking on low until smooth and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 169.5, Carbohydrate 63, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 52.6, Protein 47.3

CRANBERRY APRICOT PORK ROAST



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This is a sweet/savory pork raost recipe for the slowcooker, but I suppose could be adapted to the oven. The carrots are optional but they do go very well with the sauce.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 -5 lbs boneless pork roast, I usually use center cut loin but whatever boneless is OK
1 (15 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce, NOT jellied
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup apple juice, can use cider
1 (1 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
1 lb carrot, peeled and sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • If using the carrots, place them on the bottom of your slowcooker.
  • Next, put the boneless pork roast in the slowcooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients until well-blended.
  • Pour sauce mixture over pork.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until pork juices are no longer pink and tests done w/ thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.8, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 195.2, Sodium 560.4, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 40.1, Protein 65.4

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS I



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Sweet orange marmalade enhances the flavor of the tart cranberries in this wonderful dish. For a more intense flavor, use 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries instead of fresh or frozen cranberries and do not chop.

Provided by CALLA212

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x9 inch glass baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix cranberries, marmalade, and cloves. Make a pocket in each pork chop by cutting into pork toward the bone; fill pockets with cranberry mixture.
  • Place the pork chops in prepared baking pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon 1 tablespoon honey over each chop. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 67 mg, Sugar 30 g

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet to tenderize the pork chops before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Season the pork chops with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Sear the pork chops in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the pork chops for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through. The internal temperature of the pork chops should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • While the pork chops are cooking, prepare the cranberry-apricot sauce. In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, apricots, sugar, water, and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the pork chops with the cranberry-apricot sauce. You can also garnish the chops with fresh parsley or thyme.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-apricot pork chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the cranberry-apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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