Best 13 Pork Chops With Cranberry Pan Sauce Recipes

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Pork chops with cranberry pan sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of juicy pork chops, tangy cranberries, and rich pan sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal. The best way to cook pork chops with cranberry pan sauce is to start with high-quality pork chops. Look for chops that are at least 1-inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. You can also choose between bone-in or boneless chops, depending on your preference. Once you have your pork chops, you can prepare the cranberry pan sauce. This typically involves simmering cranberries, sugar, and spices in a saucepan until the cranberries have softened and the sauce has thickened. You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as orange zest, ginger, or rosemary. Finally, you will cook the pork chops in a skillet until they are cooked through. Once the pork chops are cooked, you can serve them with the cranberry pan sauce and your favorite sides.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE



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Moist and tender pork chops are treated to a sweet, light cranberry glaze in this weeknight-friendly entree. It's one of my husband's favorite recipes, and it's quite suitable for company, too. -Stephanie Homme, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cranberry-apple juice
2 teaspoons honey
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops over medium heat, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan. , In same pan, mix cornstarch, juice and honey until smooth; stir in cranberries and herbs. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes., Add chops. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE



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This recipe might not look like much, but wait until you try it! If you can,try to use the fresh thyme in place of dryed, it really makes a difference in taste! If you want you can use chardonnay in place of the white wine, I use chardonnay and it worked out quite well. This recipe can be doubled if desired. Serve this with potato pancakes for a great meal!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -6 tablespoons butter
4 pork chops (bone in or boneless)
salt and pepper
garlic powder
2/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups cranberry sauce (can use a little more)
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1-2 teaspoons dryed thyme, rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Season the pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and saute until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes on each side).
  • Transfer the chops to a plate.
  • Add in wine to the same skillet; bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits in the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in cranberry sauce, shallots and fresh thyme; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally about 3-4 minutes).
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Return pork and any of the juices from the plate into the skillet; cook until heated through (about 1 minute).
  • Transfer the chops to a plate.
  • Spoon the sauce over the pork.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 12h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6-ounce) bone-in pork loin chops
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Cranberry Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
Nonstick cooking spray
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries, about 4 cups
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Arrange the pork chops in a single layer in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, add the mustard and cranberry sauce and stir to combine. Brush the mustard mixture evenly over both sides of the chops. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Coat a large frying pan over medium heat with nonstick cooking spray. When the pan is hot add the chops. Partially cover and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, turn the chops over and cook uncovered on the second side until the meat is cooked through but still juicy, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a serving platter.
  • A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
  • Wash and pick over the cranberries. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the cranberries and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Stir in the pecans and the mustard and transfer to a small bowl. Let cool completely at room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  • Yields: 2 1/4 cups

CRANBERRY-ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Looking for a hearty dinner ready in less than 30 minutes? Glazed with jewel-toned cranberry sauce and orange marmalade kicked up with ginger and red pepper flakes, these pork chops taste as good as they look. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a weeknight meal that's anything but ordinary.

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cranberry sauce
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 bones in pork chops
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, olive oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Set aside.
  • Season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, sear the pork chops in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Sear the fat side of the pork chops until lightly browned and some of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute more.
  • Turn off the heat then arrange all of the pork chops in the pan. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the chops, spreading in an even layer.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pork chops to plates and garnish with the parsley. Serve with your favorite sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 29 grams

OVEN-FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE



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Enjoy dinner tonight with these zesty crumb coated baked pork chops that are served with a fruit- berry sauce mixture - ready in less than hour!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup finely crushed cornbread stuffing mix
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
4 (4 to 5-oz.) boneless pork loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 cup purchased chunky or home-style applesauce
1/2 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In shallow bowl, combine crushed stuffing, seasoned salt and thyme; mix well. In another shallow bowl, combine milk and egg; beat well.
  • Dip pork chops in egg mixture; coat well with crumb mixture. Place in sprayed pan.
  • Bake at 425°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and no longer pink in center.
  • In small bowl, combine applesauce and cranberry sauce; mix well. Serve cranberry applesauce with pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 24 g

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY, PORT, AND ROSEMARY SAUCE



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Categories     Berry     Pork     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Cranberry     Rosemary     Port     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1-inch-thick pork rib chops
2 3/4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, divided
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cup tawny Port
1 cup leftover cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Add pork chops and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; cover to keep warm. Add broth, Port, and remaining 1 3/4 teaspoons rosemary to same skillet and boil until liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Add cranberry sauce; bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 7 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over pork chops and serve.

CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS



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This main dish is simple enough for a weeknight, but the cranberries also make it a perfect choice for a Christmas dinner. It's colorful, juicy and easy. After all, it comes together in less than 30 minutes so you're out of the kitchen and with your family at the table in no time. -Roxanna Chan, Albany, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1 green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add cranberries, water and chili sauce. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Serve with pork chops; sprinkle with onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY-THYME PAN SAUCE



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Categories     Sauté     Cranberry     Pork Chop     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
2 5- to 6-ounce boneless pork chops
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Sauté pork until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add wine to same skillet. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits in bottom of pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return pork and any juices to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer pork to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS II



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Sweet cranberry pork chops simmered to perfection.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork chops
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
water as needed

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown chops slowly in oil; drain.
  • Add cranberries, sugar, salt and pepper to chops with 1/2 cup water to start. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until tender but not dry. Add water if necessary to keep chops from drying out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 409.1 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 lean loin pork chops, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 navel orange, about 1/2 pound
1 1/2 cups raw cranberries
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the chops on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Peel the orange and cut it crosswise into 4 slices of equal thickness. Cut each slice into 8 equal-size pieces. Put the cranberries and orange pieces into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend well but coarsely. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Dredge the chops on both sides in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chops in one layer. When the oil is quite hot add the chops and cook until nicely brown on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chops and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat. Cover and simmer 12 minutes.
  • Transfer the chops to a warm serving platter and pour off the fat from the skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it is melted add the onion. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add the vinegar and tomato paste and stir until blended. Add the cranberry and orange mixture and the broth. Stir to blend. Add any liquid that has accumulated around the chops. Let simmer about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Pour the sauce over the chops and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 878 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY-THYME SAUCE



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Another recipe from my Aunt's collection. I'm not sure where she orginally got it from, but it is delicious. This recipe doubles very easily.

Provided by MsKittyKat

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter
2 (5 ounce) boneless pork chops
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté pork until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Transfer pork to plate.
  • Add wine to same skillet.
  • Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits in bottom of pan.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
  • Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return pork and any juices to skillet.
  • Cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 137.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 31.2

PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE & STUFFING



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Bake pork chops on a layer of sweet and sour cranberry sauce for Pork Chops with Cranberry Sauce & Stuffing! Cranberry sauce isn't only good with turkey, after all. Plus, our pork chops with cranberry sauce is prepped in just 10 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce
6 boneless pork chops (1-1/2 lb.), 3/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package.
  • Spread cranberry sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chops and stuffing. Cover.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until chops are done (145ºF), uncovering after 25 min. Remove from oven. Let stand 3 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

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:

  • Choose the right pork chops: Look for bone-in pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick. This will help them stay juicy during cooking.
  • Season the pork chops well: Pork chops can handle a lot of seasoning, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount of salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness: Pork chops are safe to eat when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the cranberry pan sauce while the pork chops are cooking: This will save you time and effort.
  • Serve the pork chops with the cranberry pan sauce and your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Pork chops with cranberry pan sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry pan sauce is tart and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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