Cranberry-Apple Pork Chops
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.
These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! —Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cranberry juice, divided
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
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1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
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1.
Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and pie spice; rub over chops. Place pork in a large shallow dish; add 1/2 cup each apple and cranberry juices. Turn to coat; cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
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2.
Drain chops, discarding marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides.
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3.
Add apple, cranberries, salt and remaining juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and apple is tender, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
1 pork chop with 3/4 cup sauce: 254 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fruit.
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