Best 6 Pressure Cooker Pork Chops And Acorn Squash Recipes

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Pork chops and acorn squash are a classic combination that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, while the acorn squash is sweet and nutty. Cooking them together in a pressure cooker is a quick and easy way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table. Whether you are new to pressure cooking or experienced, there are multiple recipes that will explain how to make a variety of pork and squash dishes to satisfy your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PRESSURE COOKER PORK CHOPS AND ACORN SQUASH



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My husband and I are crazy for the squash we grow in our garden. For a sweet and tangy dish, we pressure-cook it with pork chops and orange juice. -Mary Johnson, Coloma, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Place pork chops in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 416mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

FALL PORK CHOPS AND ACORN SQUASH



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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

4 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick bone-in
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
rice

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.

PORK CHOPS & ACORN SQUASH



Pork Chops & Acorn Squash image

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

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
2 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon orange juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

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

INSTANT POT® SWEET ACORN SQUASH



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A perfect way to make a sweetened acorn squash to serve up as a side dish to any meal. This sweet acorn squash cooks up in 25 minutes using an electric pressure cooker.

Provided by bd.weld

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Divide sugar, maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon between both halves of acorn squash.
  • Add 1 cup of water into an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place trivet inside. Carefully place squash halves on top of trivet. Lock lid and close pressure valve.
  • Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method, about 7 minutes. Release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock lid, carefully remove squash, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

PRESSURE COOKER BONE-IN PORK CHOPS, BAKED POTATOES, AND CARROTS



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This is a great, quick and easy weeknight meal. The one-pot pressure cooker makes clean-up a snap and brings dinner to the table quickly!

Provided by txjackson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 3/4-inch thick bone-in pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, divided
1 cup baby carrots, or more to taste
1 onion, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 whole russet potatoes, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook pork chops in hot butter until browned on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the pressure cooker. Saute carrots and onion in hot butter until fragrant, about 2 minutes; add broth and Worcestershire sauce. Return pork chops to the pressure cooker pot. Set a steamer basket on top of the pork chops and place potatoes in the basket.
  • Cover the pressure cooker with the lid, lock the lid, bring the cooker to high pressure, and cook under pressure for 13 minutes. Release pressure from the pot according to the manufacturer's instructions. Slice potatoes along the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.2 calories, Carbohydrate 60.3 g, Cholesterol 100.6 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 403.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

PORK CHOPS WITH ACORN SQUASH RECIPE



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Provided by á-4664

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, divided
6 pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 medium acorn squash, cut into 6 rounds
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups pear nectar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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:

  • For the best results, use a 6-quart or larger pressure cooker.
  • If you don't have an acorn squash, you can substitute another type of winter squash, such as butternut or kabocha.
  • If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a metal colander or a silicone steamer basket.
  • To make sure the pork chops are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the pork chops and acorn squash with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

This pressure cooker pork chops and acorn squash recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal. The pork chops are tender and juicy, and the acorn squash is sweet and flavorful. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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