Pork Chops with Apple-Cranberry Sauce

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 pork boneless loin chops (3/4 to 1 pound)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry or cranberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Cook in skillet, turning once, until brown.
  • 2
    Stir in 1/2 cup of the apple juice, the sherry and marjoram. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Stir in cranberries and onions. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning pork once, until pork is slightly pink in center.
  • 3
    Mix cornstarch and remaining 1/4 cup apple juice until smooth. Remove pork from skillet; cover to keep warm. Stir cornstarch mixture into skillet; cook and stir until thickened. Serve sauce over pork.

  • This recipe is a good choice for family or company. To quickly dress it up for serving, garnish with fresh marjoram sprigs and serve with steamed white rice. A few slices of red or green apple on the platter will add color and crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
Saturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
65mg
Sodium
340mg
Total Carbohydrate
18g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 3 Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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