Easy Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops Recipe

Juicy, tender pork chops bathed in a sweet and tart cranberry glaze – this recipe is a family favorite! Ready in under 75 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve with fluffy rice and your favorite steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 538.2 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops

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How to Make Easy Cranberry Glazed Pork Chops

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with 2 cloves minced garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Pour in 1 cup apple juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake, covered, for 45-60 minutes, or until pork chops are cooked through and fork-tender. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  6. While pork chops are baking, prepare the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (12-ounce) jar cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 2 tablespoons of the pan juices (reserved after removing the pork chops).
  7. Remove pork chops from oven. Transfer chops to a broiler pan.
  8. Pour cranberry glaze over pork chops.
  9. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until glaze is bubbly and slightly caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Serve immediately with extra glaze, rice, and your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

48g

Carbs

12g

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