Slow Cooked Cranberry Pork Chops
Transform your dinner routine with these tender, flavorful Slow Cooked Cranberry Pork Chops—a perfect balance of sweet and savory that’s ideal for cozy evenings or entertaining guests. Succulent boneless pork chops are seasoned and seared to perfection before being slow-cooked in a tangy, aromatic cranberry sauce infused with orange juice, soy sauce, warm cinnamon, and ginger. The rich sauce thickens beautifully, creating an irresistible glaze that pairs seamlessly with comforting sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe offers gourmet flavors with ease. Perfectly tender and bursting with fall-inspired zest, these cranberry pork chops are a must-try for lovers of slow-cooked meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless pork chops
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season both sides of the pork chops with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine dried cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir to mix well.
Place the seared pork chops in the slow cooker. Pour the cranberry mixture over the pork, ensuring the chops are fully coated.
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the pork is tender and cooked through.
Once cooking is complete, remove the pork chops from the slow cooker and set them aside on a serving dish.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the cranberry sauce in the slow cooker to thicken. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
Pour the thickened cranberry sauce over the pork chops and serve hot with your choice of sides such as mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3806 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.1 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.1 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2378 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
