Cranberry Chipotle Pork Chops Recipes

BAKED CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix together cranberry sauce, French dressing and onion soup mix.
• Add the pork chops to the sauce, and either cook immediately or refrigerate overnight.
• Bake uncovered in a greased baking dish for 75 to 80 minutes at 325 degrees F. Pork chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F to 160 degrees F.
• Be sure the chops are completely covered with the sauce. Baste occasionally if desired.
• Serve over rice.

CHIPOTLE-RASPBERRY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook and stir preserves and chipotle pepper over medium heat until heated through. Reserve 1/4 cup for serving. Sprinkle pork with salt; brush with remaining raspberry sauce., Lightly grease a grill or broiler pan rack. Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with reserved sauce.

EASY PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Season the pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, and saute until browned and cooked through (about 5-6 minutes on each side).
• Transfer the chops to a plate.
• Add in wine to the same skillet; bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits in the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in cranberry sauce, shallots and fresh thyme; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally about 3-4 minutes).
• Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
• Return pork and any of the juices from the plate into the skillet; cook until heated through (about 1 minute).
• Transfer the chops to a plate.
• Spoon the sauce over the pork.

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk together first four ingredients. Place pork chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; top with cranberry mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Remove chops; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and transfer to a small saucepan. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Serve with chops.

ORANGE-CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the chops lightly with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chops and brown on both sides, in batches if necessary.
• Top with oranges and cranberries.
• Sprinkle with cloves and add broth.
• Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until juices run clear when meat is pierced.

EASY CRANBERRY GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Rub chops with garlic (I use garlic powder), and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat butter in skillet and brown chops well on both sides.
• Add apple juice; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until pork is fork tender.
• Place chops on a broiler pan and set aside.
• Drain pan juices into a bowl through a strainer and stir in the cranberry sauce, apple sauce and cloves and beat with a whisk until well blended.
• Spoon mixture over chops and broil until mixture bubbles.
• Serve with more sauce if you like.

CRANBERRY PORK CHOPS II

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown chops slowly in oil; drain.
• Add cranberries, sugar, salt and pepper to chops with 1/2 cup water to start. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for about 45 minutes or until tender but not dry. Add water if necessary to keep chops from drying out.

CRANBERRY-CHIPOTLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Trim fat from chops. Prepare grill for indirect grilling. Test for medium heat above the drip pan. Place the chops on the grill rack over the drip pan. Cover and grill the chops for 35 to 40 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of meat registers 160 degrees F, turning once halfway through grilling.
• Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small saucepan combine the cranberry sauce, preserves or spreadable fruit, onion, lemon juice or vinegar, and chipotle or jalapeno pepper. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, brush chops with some of the sauce and pass remaining sauce with chops. Makes 4 servings.
• *Note: Use caution when handling hot peppers. Wear disposable gloves or wash hands thoroughly after preparation.