Have you ever had the most flavorful and juiciest Porkchops? Well, let me say that you should definitely add this recipe to your personal recipe index.
These Pork Chops are perfect for the holiday season because the cranberries, apples, and sage set the tone of a great holiday meal. Everything about the ingredients in this recipe just welcomes the holiday season.
I love when all the flavors of the ingredients come together and compliment one another. There’s a hint of sweetness from the apples and a bit of savory from the fresh herbs.
What to serve with the Pork Chops?
There are so many wonderful side dishes that will go well with these Pork Chops. Here are a few of my favorite sides that will make the perfect meal.
- Fresh Green Beans and Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potato
- Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin
- Wild Rice
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ingredients Includes
Meat
- Pork Chops
Produce
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Parsley
- Apples
- Onion
- Orange
Seasons/Spices
- Salt & Black Pepper
- All Spice
- Garlic Powder
Pantry
- Olive Oil
- Sugar
Refrigerated/Freezer Items
- Apple Juice
- Butter
- Frozen Cranberries
Alternatives
- Frozen Cranberries – don’t have frozen cranberries, no worries. Feel free to use the can whole cranberries or dry whole cranberries.
How to Make
The Prep
In a large bowl filled with cold water and a cap full of Apple Cider Vinegar. Add chops to the bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes then rinse with cold water. Place Pork chops in a clean bowl and add the marinade and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Marinate the Pork Chops for a minimum of 1-2 Hours in the fridge, but can be marinated for up to 6-8 hours.
Cranberries
I have alternated between frozen cranberries and canned for this recipe. If you’re using frozen cranberries, thaw them out in a bowl and add 1 tbsp. of sugar, orange zest, and juice of the orange, and sit aside.
Fresh Ingredients
Chop the Parsley, Thyme, and Rosemary. Cut the apples into cubes and cut the oranges into slices.
Time to cook the Pork Chops
- Preheat Oven to 350 F.
- Remove Pork Chops from the fridge and Remove from bowl. Pat dry with paper towel and Season both sides with Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder and all spice.
- Heat butter in a mid to large-size skillet. Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet. then add the cranberries, onions, Rosemary, Sage, All Spice, and Parsley. Sautee for about 10 minutes on low to medium heat. Remove Cranberry mix from the skillet place it in a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet heat oil and sear both sides of the Pork Chops for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Note: Pork Chops will not be done at this time)
- Then place chops in a baking dish in a single layer. Add the cranberry salsa on top of each pork chop. Then pour the apple juice all over the pork chops.
- Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. The pork chops should be fork-tender. Once the chops are done remove them from the oven and spoon the leftover juices over the chops. Enjoy!
Want more Delicious Holiday Recipes
Pork Chops with Apple Cranberry Orange Salsa
Ingredients
- 4 Center Cut Pork Chops
- Frozen Cranberries
- 1 Apple Chopped
- 1 Orange
- 1 Onion
- 1½ cup Apple Juice
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley
- 1 tbsp. Fresh Sage
- 2 springs Fresh Rosemary
- Salt and Black Pepper (For Taste)
- ¼ tsp. All Spice
- 1 tbsp. Granulated Sugar
- Olive Oil
- 1 cup Chop/Steak Marinade
- 2 tbsp. Butter
Instructions
- Marinate Porkchops with Steak/Chop Marinade for 1 to 2 hours in the fridge.
- In a bowl, add Frozen cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and sit to the side on the counter until cranberries has unthawed.
- Pat dry and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of allspice. Set Seasoned Chops to the side
- Preheat oven at 350°.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized skillet. then add the cranberries, onions, Rosemary, Sage, All Spice, and Parsley. Sautee for about 10 minutes on low to medium heat.Remove Cranberry mix from the skillet place it in a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add oil on medium to high heat. Searing the pork chops on both sides for 2-3 minutes.
- Then place chops in a baking dish in a single layer. Now add the cranberry salsa on top of each pork chop. Then pour the apple juice all over the pork chops. Cover with foil and cook in the oven for 45 minutes. The pork chops should be fork-tender. Once the chops are done remove them from the oven and spoon the leftover juices over the chops.