Pork Chop Recipes
Skillet Cranberry Pork Chops
These pork chops are delicious served over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups water, divided
- 1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 bone-in pork chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- 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 and boil,
uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Add cranberries and cook 5 minutes longer or until the berries pop. Skim off foam if necessary.
- Stir in barbecue sauce and remaining water; mix well, then set aside.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops on both sides in oil; drain.
- Pour the cranberry sauce over the pork chops. Cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove chops from the skillet and keep warm.
- 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.
Notes
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 the recipe.