Quick Maple Pork Chops with Cranberries Recipe

Name: Quick Maple Pork Chops with Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided; 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch lengths); 2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb./340 g) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09; 2 Tbsp. Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided; 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries; 1/4 cup maple syrup, divided; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp. soy sauce, divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions

Servings: persons

3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch lengths)
2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb./340 g) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
2 Tbsp. Kraft Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aged Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1/4 cup maple syrup, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. soy sauce, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions

1
Bring 3 cups water to boil in large saucepan.
2
Add pasta; simmer on medium-low heat 8 min., adding beans for the last 3 min.
3
Meanwhile, cook chops in 1 Tbsp.
4
dressing in skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min.
5
on each side or until chops are browned on both sides and done (160 degrees F).
6
Remove chops from skillet; cover to keep warm.
7
Add cranberries, 2 Tbsp.
8
syrup, garlic, 1 tsp.
9
soy sauce and remaining water to skillet; cook on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min.
10
or until reduced by half.
11
Drain pasta; rinse.
12
Combine onions, remaining syrup, dressing and soy sauce.
13
Add to pasta; mix lightly.
14
Serve with chops and cranberry sauce.

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided, 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked, 1 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch lengths), 2 bone-in pork chops (3/4 lb./340 g) Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Quick Maple Pork Chops with Cranberries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Maple Pork Chops with Cranberries

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