Pork Chops With Apples & Cranberries

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"A comfort food dish that is easy to make. I think that I will add more cranberries the next time I make it. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, halved, sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 -6 boneless pork chops, about 3/4-inch thickness
• salt
• pepper
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 2 cups coarsely chopped apples
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider or 1/2 cup apple juice
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 dash ground allspice
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat.
2. Add onions and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes, until lightly browned.
3. Remove onions to a plate and set aside.
4. Add vegetable oil to the skillet.
5. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper then dredge in flour.
6. Brown the pork chops for about 2 minutes on each side.
7. Return the onions to the skillet making a layer over the chops.
8. Meanwhile, combine chopped apples with lemon juice, apple cider, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
9. Pour the apple mixture over the pork chops and onions and bring to a simmer.
10. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
11. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
12. Stir in cranberries and continue cooking for 2 minutes longer.

Reviews

[Jrmakula]

Very good pork chop recipe. I love the combination of the onions, apples and dried cranberries. The apple juice mixed with brown sugar, cinnamon and allpsice adds a nice kick of flavor which can also be used as a glaze/sauce. One of my favorite pork chop recipes so far.

 

[mama v.]

Excellent..I used apple sauce since I didn't have real apples. Loved it!

 

[ratwoman]

Excellent! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. This was easy to make but made an elegant meal.

 

[WiGal]

Outstandingly delicious! DH raved about this recipe and said do not lose that one! Love fruit with pork. Thank you Sassy in da South for posting a keeper! Made for I Recommend tag.

 

[Borealis Beegirl]

Very good recipe. lots of flavor.