Pork Chop Saute with Cranberries

Gotta new one! Every now and then I come across a recipe that intrigues me...Not everything I post on this blog is in that category, but believe me when I tell you...this one is..I was web surfing and I came across this recipe for Pork Chops and I have to admit..It caught my eyes and sparked my curiosity...

Pork Chops with Cranberries....All at once it sounds unappetizing...but then again...It sounds and LOOKS like a whole lotta fun..Cranberries can be momentary pleasures, just around for late autumn or early Spring...Be that as it may!— that is, unless you think to stock ahead. Buy a packet or two for the freezer so you can make this quick supper all year long. (Or out of season, look for frozen whole cranberries in the freezer case of your local supermarket.)

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper, divided
• 4 (1-1 1/4 pounds) boneless pork loin chops, trimmed of fat
• 2/3 cup(s) cranberry juice cocktail, or orange juice
• 2 3/4 tablespoon(s) clover or other mild honey
• 2 teaspoon(s) canola oil
• 1/4 cup(s) chopped onion
• 1 cup(s) cranberries, fresh or frozen, thawed, coarsely chopped
DIRECTIONS:

1. Stir cranberry juice and 2 1/2 tablespoons honey in a 1-cup glass measure until well blended.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chops and cook until browned on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Push the chops to one side of the pan, add onion to the empty half, and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour half the juice mixture into the pan. Add cranberries. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning the chops occasionally, until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chops to a serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining juice mixture to the pan. Increase heat to high and cook until the mixtures reduces to form a syrupy sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper and up to an additional 1/2 tablespoon honey to taste. Spoon the sauce over the chops.

Try it...I think you'll like it! Enjoy! Eat Well My Friends!