Cherry Sauce Pork Chops
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 pork chops
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Calories
351 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cherry Sauce Pork Chops
Description
This recipe begins by seasoning boneless pork chops with salt and pepper and searing them in butter over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Separately, a sauce is prepared in the skillet by melting brown sugar until dissolved, then adding fresh or thawed pitted cherries along with minced garlic, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. The sauce simmers until it thickens slightly, intensifying the flavors.
The pork chops are returned to the pan briefly so they can be coated with the cherry sauce, which combines a gentle sweetness from the sugar and cherries with tangy and umami notes from the lime and soy. The garlic adds aromatic depth to the glaze.
This dish is well suited for a main course offering sweet and savory contrast with pork. Serving it with lime wedges adds a fresh citrus brightness. The pork should rest after cooking for juicy results, and an internal temperature of 145°F ensures doneness.
Fresh cherries may be substituted for frozen if available, provided they are pitted and halved to maintain the right texture and flavor blending in the sauce.
Ingredients
For the Pork:
- 6 pork chops boneless
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/3 cup cherries thawed or fresh pitted cherries cut in half, frozen
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the boneless pork chops, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, once the skillet is warm add the butter to it, when the butter is almost melted add the seasoned pork chops to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, and then 3-4 minutes on the other side. If you prefer a more caramelized top, cook for an extra minute. Set aside.
- Add the brown sugar, and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until the sugar is dissolved.
- Next, add the cherries, and the rest of the ingredients except the meat, and cook for another minute. Stir the cherries and the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes, until it thickens.
- Add back the pork chops and cook a few more minutes, using a spoon also pour some of the sauce over the pork chops. The internal temperature of the pork chops should be at least 145 degrees F.
- Remove the pan from heat, let the meat rest for 5 minutes and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh pitted cherries if available, halved for best texture in the sauce.
- Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
- Serving with lime wedges adds a fresh citrus element to the dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6pork chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1137IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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