Easiest Way to Make Appetizing Cranberry Apple Pork Chops

Cranberry Apple Pork Chops. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides. Add apple, cranberries, salt and remaining juices; bring to a boil. These cranberry pork chops are a snap to cook with fresh cranberries, a diced apple, and seasonings.

For some extra crunch, add a few tablespoons of chopped pecans or walnuts to the chops. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper then dredge in flour. Return the onions to the skillet making a layer over the chops. You can have Cranberry Apple Pork Chops using 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cranberry Apple Pork Chops

1. It's 4-6 of boneless pork chops.
2. It's 2 of apples cored and sliced.
3. You need 1/4 cup of dried cranberries.
4. You need 2 Tbsp. of apple cider.
5. Prepare 6 Tbsp. of brown sugar.
6. Prepare 1/2 tsp. of each: cinnamon and ginger.
7. It's 1/4 tsp. of each: nutmeg and clove.

Meanwhile, combine chopped apples with lemon juice, apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pour the apple mixture over the pork chops and onions and bring to a simmer. Transfer chops from pan to a plate, and cover with foil. Place the Dutch oven back on the stovetop over medium heat.

Cranberry Apple Pork Chops instructions

1. Place apple slices in a large pot along with the apple cider; bring to a boil..
   
2. Add in brown sugar, spices and cranberries..
3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and allow to simmer until liquid has been absorbed and apples have softened..
4. Meanwhile, prepare pork chops as desired (oven, skillet or grill) with seasonings of your choice. We grilled ours with pepper, garlic powder and Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb seasoning..
5. Top each chop with apple cranberry topping when serving. Enjoy!.

In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together apple juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar; pour into Dutch oven. Makes a lovely Christmas or New Year's meal and it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner, too! The recipe works great with lots of pork cuts: pork chops, country style pork ribs, or even pork tenderloin. But somehow, this Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Chops seems to top that recipe. Maybe it's the amazing pan gravy we make with the leftover bites of crispy pork, apple cider, flour and heavy cream.