Pork Chops - Cranberry

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups water, divided
• 1 pkg. (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries
• One 16 oz. can of whole cranberry sauce can be substituted
• for the cranberries, sugar and water - just addbbq sauce and
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup bbq sauce
• 8 bone-in pork chops (1/2-3/4" thick)
• slat and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine sugar and 1 1/2 cups water. Cook and stir over medium, heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add cranberries; cook 5 minutes longer or until the berries pop. Skim off foam if necessary. Stir in the BBQ sauce and remaining 1/4 cupwater. Mix well; set aside.

Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chops on both sides in oil; drain. Pour the cranberry sauce over chops. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over pork chops.