Fresh Cranberry & Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops
Spicy, tart and sweet fresh cranberry roasted pork chops that easily come in a single pan under 30 min and want to be on your Holiday table!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: Californian
Servings: 4
Author: Daniela Gerson
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 4 pork chops bone-in
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice or pomegranate
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Preheat the oven to 450 F degrees.
In a small bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons brown sugar, cayenne, cinnamon, and a large pinch of both salt and pepper. Place the pork chops on a cutting board and rub them all over with the brown sugar mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops and sear for 2 - 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, slowly pour in the wine and pomegranate juice. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the butter, cranberries, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt. Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and slide the pork chops into the sauce, cook for a minute longer and remove from heat.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutesor until the chops are lightly charred and the sauce thickened. Serve the chops with the pan sauce spooned over top.
- Choose bone-in, thick cut chops (1-1/2 inch)! The bone keeps the chops moist and imparts flavor and cutting it thick practically ensures a juicy results and prevents overcooking.
- Let thy chops come to room temp before searing! For juicier, more evenly cooked meat.
- Sear thy chops pre-roasting! To caramelize the chops natural sugars and create a rich brown crust that’s an essential step for the most flavorful results!
- If you’re booze free, simply replace the wine with more of the cranberry/pomegranate juice.
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