Best 8 Squash And Pork Chops Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat the combination of juicy pork chops and tender, flavorful squash. This classic dish is a staple in many households, and for good reason. The savory pork and the slightly sweet squash complement each other perfectly, creating a meal that is both satisfying and delicious. Best of all, this dish is incredibly versatile. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a wide variety of squash and pork chop recipes that will please even the pickiest eaters. Whether you prefer a hearty stew, a flavorful stir-fry, or a simple one-pan dish, there is a squash and pork chop recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH



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A honey-sweetened glaze for the pork chops and squash makes this colorful dinner irresistible to children as well as adults.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 acorn squash, seeded, each cut into 8 wedges
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 3-inch strips
4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; about 2 1/2 pounds total)
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. In a small bowl, combine honey, ginger, mustard, and 1 teaspoon oil. Season glaze with salt and pepper. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 8 wedges to another rimmed baking sheet. Roast both sheets of squash 15 minutes.
  • Remove sheets from oven and flip squash. To tray with 8 wedges, add scallions and bell pepper, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and brush with glaze.
  • Return sheets to oven and roast until squash is tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Let sheet with 16 wedges cool completely, then refrigerate for Chicken Cutlets with Mustard Greens and Roasted Squash.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and cook until pork is cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve pork alongside roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 63 g

PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH WITH PUMPKIN SEED VINAIGRETTE



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There's no need to peel acorn, kabocha, or delicata squash; their skins are tender and edible, and add extra color and texture to the dish.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Pork     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Pork Chop     Squash     Winter     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
3 pounds winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, delicata, or butternut), halved, seeded, cut into 1" wedges
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 1"-thick bone-in pork chops
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for garnish
2 tablespoons (or more) fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread out pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once, until just beginning to darken, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
  • Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 35-40 minutes.
  • When squash has been roasting for 30 minutes, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn over and cook until pork is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, reserved toasted pumpkin seeds, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl to combine. Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
  • Divide squash and pork among plates; spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro leaves.

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 WITH SQUASH AND SAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
12 fresh sage leaves
4 bone-in pork loin (T-bone) chops (3/4 to 1 inch thick)
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons salt, 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 4 sage leaves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add 5 cups cold water. Submerge the pork chops in the brine and refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Chop 3 sage leaves; set aside. Toss the remaining 5 sage leaves with the squash, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain the pork and pat dry. Add to the skillet and cook until a meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center registers 140 degrees F, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Divide among 4 plates.
  • Add the chicken broth and the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar to the skillet; simmer, stirring, until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, the reserved chopped sage, and salt to taste. Drizzle the pork with the sauce and serve with the squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calorie, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 145 milligrams, Sodium 425 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 45 grams

SPICED PORK CHOPS, SQUASH AND APPLES



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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

4 -6 boneless pork chops (thick)
1 lb cooking apple (half green, half red, cored and cut into quarters)
1 lb acorn squash (seeded and cut into 8 wedges)
1/4 cup apple juice
4 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
brown rice

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.

SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH APPLES AND SQUASH



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this pork, apples and squash recipe made in slow cooker.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small butternut squash
3 large unpeeled cooking apples
4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 lb)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Peel squash. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices. Cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Cut apple pieces in half crosswise. Remove excess fat from pork.
  • In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer squash and apples. In small bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Coat pork with sugar mixture. Place pork on apples. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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.

SQUASH AND PORK CHOPS



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This is such a simple yet delicious main dish, perfect for an autumn dinner.

Provided by Joanie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
¼ teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
6 lean pork chops
1 tablespoon shortening
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup chicken broth
½ onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Sift salt and pepper into flour, and rub onto both sides of pork chops, shaking off any excess. Heat shortening in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown chops on both sides, reducing heat if necessary, and working in two batches depending on the size of your skillet. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Peel squash, and slice crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices. Arrange 1/2 the slices in the bottom of a baking dish. Place pork chops over squash, and top with remaining slices.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. In a bowl, stir remaining 2 tablespoons flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt together with ginger and thyme; add to butter, and stir. Cook for 3 minutes, then very gradually whisk in chicken broth, avoiding any lumps. Continue to cook and stir until slightly thickened, then stir in onion. Pour over chops and squash, and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until squash is tender and pork is no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 691.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork chops: Look for pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Season the pork chops well: Pork chops can handle a lot of seasoning, so don't be afraid to use your favorite spices and herbs. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Cook the pork chops over medium heat: Cooking the pork chops over medium heat will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a meat thermometer: The best way to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to perfection is to use a meat thermometer. Pork chops are safe to eat when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork chops rest before serving: Letting the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving will help them retain their juices and make them more tender.

Conclusion:

Pork chops and squash are a classic combination that is both delicious and easy to make. By following the tips in this article, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this pork chop and squash recipe a try.

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