Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Chops Recipe - Enjoy This Savory Cranberry Sauce! - by Pip and Ebby

cranberry sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade cranberry sauce

💰Cheaper: apple sauce

Homemade cranberry sauce can reduce sugar and additives.

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: oil

Oil can be a cost-effective substitute.

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove pork chops from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cranberry sauce, chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, and mustard; bring to a simmer.

Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves; cook for 2-3 minutes to combine flavors.

Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over them.

Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until pork is cooked through and tender.

Remove pork chops from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high and reduce sauce for 2-3 minutes if desired.

Serve pork chops drizzled with sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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