PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRY PAN SAUCE

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Moist and tender pork chops are treated to a sweet, light cranberry glaze in this weeknight-friendly entree. It's one of my husband's favorite recipes, and it's quite suitable for company, too. -Stephanie Homme, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cranberry-apple juice
2 teaspoons honey
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops over medium heat, 3-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan. , In same pan, mix cornstarch, juice and honey until smooth; stir in cranberries and herbs. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes., Add chops. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.