Pork chops with fruit is a delectable dish that combines savory pork with the natural sweetness of various fruits. This versatile dish can be prepared using a variety of cooking methods, including grilling, baking, pan-frying, and braising. The key to creating a successful pork chop with fruit dish lies in selecting the right type of fruit and ensuring that the flavors complement each other. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for pork chops with fruit, providing you with step-by-step instructions to create a mouthwatering meal.
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FRUIT-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
Here's a fast and simple way to grill chops in half an hour. Other fruit preserves can be easily substituted. These are also nice broiled in the oven. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, preserves, corn syrup, mustard and cloves; set aside., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. On a lightly oiled grill, grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with sauce mixture. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.
PORK CHOPS WITH FRUIT
"This recipe came from a good friend, and it's been a big hit whenever I've served it," Marian Platt relates from Sequim, Washington. "With rice pilaf and a green salad, a quick meal for company is ready."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place pork chops in a 1-1/2-qt. oval or 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the fruit, pineapple juice, corn syrup, salt and curry powder; pour over chops. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 4-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. , With a slotted spoon, remove meat and fruit to a serving platter and keep warm. In a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in the cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chops and fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 56g protein.
FRUITED PORK CHOPS
Here's one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. I often prepare these tender chops with pineapple sauce for guests and serve them with brown rice. -Cindy Ragan, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine flour, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a shallow dish; coat chops, 1 at a time. In a nonstick skillet, brown the chops in olive oil on both sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside. In a bowl, combine the 3/4 cup pineapple juice with reserved pineapple juice. Stir in the water, brown sugar, onion and tomato paste; pour over chops. Sprinkle with raisins., Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in pineapple chunks. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK CHOPS WITH MIXED DRIED FRUIT
Enjoy this hearty slow cooked pork recipe made with dried fruits - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 6h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork in 3 1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker. Layer dried fruit evenly over pork. Mix brown sugar, marmalade, vinegar, ginger and nectar; pour over pork and fruit.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone.
- Remove pork and fruit from cooker, using slotted spoon; cover and keep warm.
- Skim fat from pork juices in cooker if desired. Pour juices into 1-quart saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water; stir into juices. Cook on high heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve sauce with pork and fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg
FRUITY PORK CHOPS
In Sylva, North Carolina, Bonnie Baumgardner simmers pork chops in fruit juice seasoned with orange peel, mustard and red wine vinegar, then tops them with a delightful sauce made with handy fruit cocktail.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt, pepper, rosemary, dill and ginger. In a large skillet, brown chips on both sides in oil. , Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Drain fruit cocktail. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, orange zest and reserved fruit juice. Pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chops and keep warm. Strain the cooking liquid into a small saucepan. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the cooking liquid. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Add fruit cocktail; heat through. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts :
PORK CHOPS WITH DRIED FRUIT (SKILLET)
Make and share this Pork Chops With Dried Fruit (Skillet) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Brown chops in skillet, over low heat, on both sides and pour off drippings.
- Combine water, vinegar, brown sugar, and seasonings.
- Mix well and pour over the chops.
- Add the spricots and prunes and cover.
- Continue cooking for about 40 minutes or until chops are tender.
- Remove from skillet to a serving platter and set aside.
- Add water slowly to cornstarch in small cup, stirring to blend.
- Gradually add this to the skillet and stir until thickened and well combined; about 5 minutes.
- Pour over the chops and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 150.1, Sodium 1315.2, Carbohydrate 54.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 43.3, Protein 46.1
MOMMA PRITCHETT'S GRILLED PORK CHOPS AND APPLE-PEAR TOPPING
Well, I have yet to really eat good BBQ pork chops. I was tired of the three or four different baking methods and I decided to try something a bit different. If you are not into sweet, then this probably isn't the recipe for you. I would suggest squeezing a bit of lime juice over the meat in order to break up the sweetness. I have never paid attention to what type of pork chops I had either, I just grabbed and baked...but apparently it is all in the cut of the meat! I also froze a few heads of romaine lettuce for about an hour, divided it up into 8 portions, and added Parmesan cheese and dressing of choice.... MMMM!
Provided by Gigi
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, brown mustard, honey, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly combined and the sugar has dissolved. Place the pork chops into the marinade, and spoon marinade to cover the chops. Let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove the chops from the marinade, and discard marinade. Shake any excess drops of liquid from the chops, and grill until they are browned, no longer pink inside, and show good grill marks, about 8 minutes per side. Squeeze lime juice over the chops as they grill. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a chop should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and cinnamon; bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Stir in the apple and pear slices, and cook, stirring often, until the fruit is coated with the butter mixture and softened but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the apple and pear slices to a grilling basket.
- Grill the fruit on the outdoor grill until the slices are browned, about 5 more minutes. Serve grilled fruit with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 45.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 2198.8 mg, Sugar 53.6 g
PEACHY PORK CHOPS
This recipe is good and easy, two things that definitely work for me! This is wonderful served with wild rice.
Provided by WAYBET
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Trim all visible fat from chops and season with salt and pepper to taste. Brown chops in vegetable oil.
- Combine reserved peach syrup, brown sugar and ginger. Pour over chops and bring to a boil. Add peaches and cook, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is reduced to half and thick. Turn chops occasionally to insure even cooking. Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 69.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 93.2 mg, Sugar 46.4 g
FRUIT-TOPPED PORK CHOPS AND RICE
"This is a quick and delicious meal I often serve to guests," says Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Dried fruit adds a special touch to the dish. Served with a fast rice mix, dinner will be on the table before you know it!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with pepper. In a large skillet, cook chops in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145 °. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute shallots in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add fruit and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Top pork chops with fruit mixture., Meanwhile, microwave rice according to package directions. Divide rice among serving plates; dot with butter and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pork chops and fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CROCK POT PORK CHOPS WITH DRIED FRUIT
The pork chops are stacked in the crock pot, so I think you could substitute a small pork roast and get pretty much the same results. Have not tried this but have tried the pork chops and they are great! If you use a roast, please let me know how it turns out.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h21m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork in 4-5 quart crock pot slow cooker.
- Layer dried fruit evenly over pork.
- Mix brown sugar, marmalade, vinegar, ginger and nectar,.
- Pour evenly over pork and fruit in crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 6-7 hours or until pork is slightly pink when cut near bone.
- Remove pork and fruit from crock pot with slotted spoon, Cover and keep warm.
- Pour juices from slow cooker into 1 quart saucepan.
- Mix cornstarch and water.
- Stir into juices in saucepan.
- Cook over high heat 4-6 minutes , stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly Serve with pork and fruit.
PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND RAISINS
Tender pork combined with apples and raisins is a family favorite for us! I've substituted dried cranberries for the raisins, and that was so good too! Recipe can be altered if serving more people.
Provided by Heidi Shirk
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops on each side until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Cover pork chops with apple slices and sprinkle with sugar.
- Stir the flour into the fat in the skillet until smooth. Whisk in the water and vinegar. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Add raisins and pour over the pork chops. Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 365.7 mg, Sugar 32.7 g
WINTER-FRUIT PORK CHOPS
I love chops this way, but then again I'm a cranberry freak. I turn up the oven a bit on the last part and sometimes add some soy sauce and pineapple to the recipe.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet brown chops in a small amount of butter or oil-remove and place in a casserole dish in a single layer-salt and pepper them.
- Cut 6 slices from the middle of the oranges.
- Squeeze juice from remaining orange pieces and the last whole one.
- You will want 1/2 cup juice plus 3 T.
- Set aside the 3 T.
- Mix the 1/2 cup juice with the brown sugar and pour over chops.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile dice bread, cranberries, celery and add to that salt and juice in a small bowl.
- Pull chops out of the oven, place an orange slice on each and mound with cranberry "stuffing".
- Spoon on some juice from the pan; return to oven and bake for 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.7, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 510.5, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 43.7
PORK CHOPS WITH JAMMY-MUSTARD GLAZE
Fruit and mustard are two classic accompaniments to pork, and really, a juicy chop doesn't need much more than that for a sweet and tangy sauce. Mix together water, grainy mustard and any fruit preserve that's good with pork like cherry, fig, peach or apricot. Sear bone-in pork chops mostly on one side to prevent overcooking, then pour the fruit-mustard mixture into the skillet while they rest. The pork will stay moist, and its juices will have time to mingle with the sauce. Then just slice the pork and drape it in the velvety two-ingredient glaze. Eat with mashed or roasted potatoes and a green salad.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories weeknight, meat, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup water, the preserves and the mustard. Set near the stove. Pat the pork chops dry, and season all over with salt and pepper.
- In a large (12-inch) cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the pork chops and cook, occasionally pressing down to make good contact with the skillet, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, flip the chops and cook until opaque on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the jam-mustard mixture, turn off the heat, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chops to plates, then return the skillet to medium-low heat and simmer, scraping up browned bits, until the sauce has thickened slightly, 1 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Every jam is different, so if it's too sweet, add more mustard, salt or black pepper; if it's too salty, add a little more jam; if it's too intense or thick, add a little more water; if it's flat, add salt. Spoon sauce over the pork chops.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality pork chops: Look for chops that are thick and evenly cut, with a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Preheat your pan or grill: This will help to create a nice sear on the pork chops and prevent them from sticking.
- Season the pork chops generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness: For medium-rare, cook to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit; for medium, cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit; for well-done, cook to an internal temperature of 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest before serving: This will help to redistribute the juices and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite fruit salsa or chutney. This will help to add sweetness and acidity to the dish.
Conclusion:
Pork chops are a versatile and delicious cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When paired with fruit, they create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or baking your pork chops, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that they turn out perfect every time.
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