Fall is in the air, and that means it's time for hearty, comforting meals. Pork chops and acorn squash are two fall favorites that pair perfectly together. The pork chops are juicy and tender, while the acorn squash is sweet and nutty. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly evening.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PORK CHOPS & ACORN SQUASH
My husband and I are crazy for the squash we grow in our garden. For a sweet and tangy dish, we slow-cook it with pork chops and orange juice. -Mary Johnson, Coloma, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pork chops in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until pork is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 365mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FALL PORK DINNER (COOKING FOR 2)
Bisquick Heart Smart® recipe! Do you fall for meals that have meat, veggie and fruit cooked in one pan? This all-in-one meal boasts irresistible apples and cinnamon.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, margarine and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside. Cut squash into 1/2-inch rings. Cut rings in half; remove seeds. Cut apple into chunks.
- In shallow dish, stir together Bisquick® mix, seasoned salt, pepper and cracker crumbs. In another shallow dish, mix egg white and water. Dip pork into egg mixture, then coat with Bisquick mixture.
- Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until coating is brown.
- Place pork in ungreased 8-inch square or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Arrange squash and apples around pork. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender and until pork is no longer pink in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
FALL PORK CHOPS AND ACORN SQUASH
This is originally from the "other" white meat site. A little tweaking done. Good served over Recipe #177017.
Provided by Darkhunter
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut squash in half, remove seeds and strings. Slice each half into 8 slices. Set aside.
- Heat oil in pan and quickly brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Mix together remaining ingredients, except peas.
- In same pan pork chops were browned, place half of sliced squash. Place chops on top. Add remaining squash. Pour liquid over all and bring to boil. Turn heat to low and cover. Cook until pork and squash are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Place frozen peas in pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Plate rice of choice on 4 plates. Top with pork chops and squash. Divide peas among plates.
- Pour cooking liquid over all and serve.
GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH SQUASH
Bone-in pork chops and wedges of acorn squash get a sweet and gingery glaze in this quick and easy weeknight skillet dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place squash on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 min. or until tender, rotating plate after 5 min. Cut squash into thin wedges.
- Mix dressing, water and ginger. Cook chops in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 min. on each side. Move chops to one side of skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; add dressing mixture to skillet. Turn chops to evenly coat both sides of each with dressing mixture; cover. Simmer 2 min.; turn chops.
- Add squash to skillet; turn to evenly coat both sides of each wedge with dressing mixture. Simmer, covered, 4 min. or until dressing mixture is thickened and chops are done (145°F). Let stand 3 min.
- Serve chops and squash topped with dressing mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g
SPICED PORK CHOPS, SQUASH AND APPLES
My friend gave me this simple recipe when I was expecting our first baby. It's a gret fall/winter meal. We also use it for OAMC/freezer meals and it works great (freeze meat/veggies separate from sauce and combine when thawed). Also try with 2 1/4 lbs turkey thighs (skin removed)instead of pork.
Provided by jswinks
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, place pork chops in one half of pan. Arrange apple quarters and squash wedges in other half of pan.
- In a small bowl, combine apple juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over chops, apples and squash.
- (If freezing, freeze meat/veggies and sauce separately. Thaw when ready to bake, then continue steps below).
- Cover pan with aluminum foil wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
- Remove foil and baste with pan juices. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
- Serve with cooked brown rice.
PORK CHOPS WITH ACORN SQUASH RECIPE
Provided by á-4664
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, salt, allspice, ginger and pepper; reserve 2 tablespoons. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Coat each chop in flour mixture, shaking off excess flour; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Arrange chops in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top each chop with 1 slice squash. To the skillet, add remaining butter. Stir in reserved 2 tablespoons flour mixture and the brown sugar. Mix nectar with Worcestershire sauce. Gradually add nectar mixture to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Pour over chops; cover and bake 1 hour or until chops are tender. Per serving: 345 calories, 30 grams protein, 14 grams fat (35 percent calories from fat), 5.9 grams saturated fat, 26 grams carbohydrate, 90 milligrams cholesterol, 236 milligrams sodium, 2 grams fiber.
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops. Look for bone-in chops that are at least 1 inch thick. This will help them stay moist during cooking.
- Season the pork chops well. A simple blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is all you need to bring out the flavor of the pork.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of the pork chops. The internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides. Roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad are all great options.
Conclusion:
Pork chops and acorn squash are a delicious and hearty fall meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, while the acorn squash is sweet and nutty. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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