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.

Faridah Beaky
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.


Ruma Das
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Maissa Aggoun
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mozamil Ali
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I especially loved the roasted squash.


Hassan Solomon
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the squash was amazing!


Seid Ahmed (kemise988)
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Bass
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good.


Mohamed Abdel Halim
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I'm not a big fan of pork chops, but this recipe changed my mind. The chops were tender and juicy, and the squash was roasted to perfection.


Iremide Christopher
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Buyndelger Enhsvren
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


OSAMA ALMAAITAH
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. The pork chops were tender and flavorful, and the squash was roasted to perfection.


Alexendra Vanscoyk
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This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I especially loved the roasted squash.


Mildred Kelvin
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The pork chops are always tender and juicy, and the squash is roasted to perfection.


Rewa Pihema
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The pork chops were a bit dry, but the squash was amazing!


Nontuthuzelo Ngxenge
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the squash was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahra Mushtaq
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This pork chops and acorn squash dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the squash was perfectly roasted. The flavors of the apples and onions complemented the pork and squash perfectly.