cranberry pork chops

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A simple cranberry sauce adds seasonal color and flavor to these savory chops. From Taste of Home Holiday Entertaining 2005.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cranberry pork chops

  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 3/4 c
    water, divided
  • 1 12-oz pkg
    fresh cranberries, or frozen
  • 1/2 c
    barbecue sauce
  • 8
    bone-in pork chops (1/2 - 3/4-inch thick)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    cold water

How To Make cranberry pork chops

  • 1
    Note: One 16-ounce can of whole-berry cranberry sauce may be substituted for the sugar, cranberries and 1 1/2 cups water. Combine cranberry sauce with the barbecue sauce and 1/4 cup water; use as directed in recipe.
  • 2
    In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups water. Cook and stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook 5 minutes longer or until the berries pop. Skim off foam if necessary. Stir in barbecue sauce and remaining water.
  • 3
    Mix well; set aside. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops on both sides in oil; drain.
  • 5
    Pour the cranberry sauce over chops. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove chops and keep warm.
  • 6
    Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over pork chops.

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