CRANBERRY-APPLE PORK CHOPS

Cranberry-Apple Pork Chops image

These colorful, sweet-tart chops deliver seasonal flavors in each bite! -Katie Shireman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice, divided
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cranberry juice, divided
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Mix cinnamon, nutmeg and pie spice; rub over chops. Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag; add 1/2 cup each apple and cranberry juices. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chops, discarding marinade. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium heat; brown chops on both sides., Add apple, cranberries, salt and remaining juices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 7-10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145° and apple is tender, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges