Cranberry Pork Loin Chops

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In addition to pork, you can use the tangy orange-and-cranberry sauce side dish recipe over grilled chicken or fish too.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 19, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
4 (5 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, cut 1/2-inch thick (see Tip)
⅛ teaspoon salt (see Tip)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup canned whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

Lightly coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle all sides of the chops with salt and pepper. Add chops to hot skillet; reduce heat to medium and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until done (160 degrees F), turning once. Remove chops from skillet; cover with foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice concentrate, honey, ginger, and nutmeg. Add cranberry mixture to same skillet. Cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly. Serve over pork.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: To keep the sodium in this dish in check, look for natural pork. If using enhanced pork, omit the salt.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277	Calories
9g	Fat
22g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 4 ounces cooked meat and 2 tablespoons sauce
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 26g	51%
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Vitamin A 49IU	1%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Folate 17mcg	4%
Sodium 288mg	13%
Calcium 25mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Magnesium 29mg	7%
Potassium 526mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Cranberry Pork Loin Chops

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