Cranberry Pork Chops

 
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Times:

10 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook

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Ingredients:

6 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup carrots, chopped
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, OR frozen cranberries

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Cooking Directions:

Heat butter and oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chops on both sides 2-3 minutes per side; remove from skillet and set aside. Sauté onions and carrots until brown and tender, about 8 minutes. Return chops to skillet. Add chicken broth; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until pork is tender. Remove chops and keep warm. Add sugar, vinegar and cranberries to skillet; cook until cranberries pop. Heat chops in sauce before serving.

Serves 6


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Serving Suggestions:

The culinary possibilities of the tart-sweet cranberry go way beyond Thanksgiving and turkey. The bright red cranberry lends its definitive personality to this sweet-tart skillet pork chop dish. Serve with couscous and a green dinner salad.


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Nutrition:

Calories: 220 calories
Protein: 24 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 260 milligrams
Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams

Random Tip:
Remember! A little pink is ok.

 
 
 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Cutlets also may come from the leg or from a tenderloin that has been sliced crosswise and flattened. Supermarkets may label thin slices of cutlet as scaloppini.


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Traditional cutlets are great for quick meals and casual dining. They may be prepared to stand alone as a dinner entrée or may be used in sandwiches. Cutlets are best when quickly cooked, either by sautéing or grilling.


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About the Cut

A cutlet is a thin, tender cut of pork that is often taken from the sirloin end of the loin after the tenderloin and bones have been removed.


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Cooking Method: Braising
COOKING BASICS:
1. Coat meat lightly with seasoned flour, if desired.
2. In a large, heavy pan with lid, brown meat on all sides in a small amount of oil; remove excess drippings from pan.
3. Cover meat with desired liquid(s).
4. Cover pan and simmer over low heat on stove or in a low to moderate (275 to 300 degrees F.) oven for 1 to 3 hours, until tender.
5. If adding vegetables, add toward end of cooking time, during the last 20 to 45 minutes.

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