{"id":29110,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-pork-chops\/"},"modified":"2023-07-14T07:30:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-14T12:30:59","slug":"cranberry-pork-chops","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cranberry-pork-chops\/","title":{"rendered":"Cranberry Pork Chops"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My husband and two kids rave over these moist chops. Use the mild sweet-and-sour sauce to make a gravy that can be served over mashed potatoes or rice. 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Then used whole cranberry sauce, brown sugar, dijon mustard and added 1 teaspoon of onion powder.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gaylene2"},"reviewBody":"<p>Yummy and easy. I.  doubled the sauce. Our little French student\/ visitor said it was \u201cdelicious\u201d. That\u2019s gotta\u2019 be a plus!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePizza"},"reviewBody":"We always have left over cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving and this is the perfect way to use it up. Excellent sweet\/tart gravy that is simple to make yet tastes fancy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBone"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor! I didn't add the sugar, and was glad I didn't. Also tossed in a hot pepper for a little subtle kick. Served with couscous. A LOT of flavor depth for just a couple of ingredients.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is ridiculously good!  My husband who is not even a fan a cranberry sauce, but knows enough to say okay, sure I'll try any new recipe you want especially if it's TOH!  OMG!  As you all know when you constantly create and test recipes, you become choosey about what makes the cut to your actual repertoire.  This my friends is a keeper, especially considering it's a slow cooker which we are always looking for more of!  We used a little less sugar and felt it was thick enough to omit the corn starch part.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe!  We loved the flavor!  I didn't make the gravy.  We liked the juice\/sauce just as it was.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePretzel"},"reviewBody":"<p>used boneless chops(marinated in cider vinegar),2 sweet potatoes (sliced in lg. slices-put on bottom of crock, and did not add sugar---it was delicious!!<\/p><p>This is a real keeper!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCloud"},"reviewBody":"This is fantastic!  I make this regularly and recently I didn't have cranberry or apple juice.  So I used grape juice and it was the best yet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTooth"},"reviewBody":"We really liked this but felt it could have been a bit better.  I'd really like to find a vegetable to put into this to make it more complete meal.  The sauce was good!  I actually used the leftover sauce in another dish (browned chicken in a pan, then poured the sauce over top with dried cranberries and baked it).  I'd make this again, but would probably tweak it a bit!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSailboat"},"reviewBody":"We did not care for this dish at all.  The pork chops were dry and the sauce\/gravy had a vinegar-y taste.  Very unusual for this site!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty and meat super tender! Company loved it! Will definitely repeat!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"Used bone-in chicken breasts .Omitted the sugar and used honey mustard instead.Fantastic over orange rice!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBeer"},"reviewBody":"My husband was skeptical the first time I made this recipe, but it has since become one of our favorites.  However, I am not a big fan of slow cookers, so I make this on top of my stove and allow it to simmer for an hour or so before we want dinner and I think it has better flavor from the stove top.  I always serve this with garlic\/cheesy mashed potatoes and some sort of a veggie - mostly brussel sprouts.  LOVE this and have shared with many friends, too!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveAnchor"},"reviewBody":"Loved the flavor of this dish!! Super easy recipe that tastes like it took all day!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCarrot"},"reviewBody":"Excellent flavor.  I didn't have chops on hand and used pork riblets.  They were so tender and falling apart. I also did not make the gravy.   Have had requests for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenCupcake"},"reviewBody":"Easy and tasty. I substituted whole cranberry sauce for the jellied. Great for busy week nights. I served it with mashed potatoes.  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So I used grape juice and it was the best yet.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/06\/2019 23:31","GUID":"bff1ebb9b792499eaa2914881f3f6f04","MemberId":4811974,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Anniemae418","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2019 23:31"},{"Comment":"<p>We really liked this but felt it could have been a bit better.  I'd really like to find a vegetable to put into this to make it more complete meal.  The sauce was good!  I actually used the leftover sauce in another dish (browned chicken in a pan, then poured the sauce over top with dried cranberries and baked it).  I'd make this again, but would probably tweak it a bit!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/16\/2016 23:24","GUID":"e9d92891ca1f41d29f5e39143d09edc8","MemberId":6612040,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PrplMonky5","SubmittedDate":"12\/16\/2016 23:24"},{"Comment":"<p>This recipe is ridiculously good!  My husband who is not even a fan a cranberry sauce, but knows enough to say okay, sure I'll try any new recipe you want especially if it's TOH!  OMG!  As you all know when you constantly create and test recipes, you become choosey about what makes the cut to your actual repertoire.  This my friends is a keeper, especially considering it's a slow cooker which we are always looking for more of!  We used a little less sugar and felt it was thick enough to omit the corn starch part.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2017 17:19","GUID":"84d5e9726d33415ab5e80d56a79d4153","MemberId":9293260,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cynandtom","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2016 16:20"},{"Comment":"<p>We did not care for this dish at all.  The pork chops were dry and the sauce\/gravy had a vinegar-y taste.  Very unusual for this site!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/25\/2016 19:01","GUID":"131AABC8F6F946C08638BD05E2BC68AB","MemberId":919833,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"browns19fan","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2016 19:01"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved the flavor of this dish!! Super easy recipe that tastes like it took all day!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/11\/2016 19:43","GUID":"0ca9da21880e4c0780047f107fc81125","MemberId":7101358,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jstowellsupermom","SubmittedDate":"10\/11\/2016 19:43"},{"Comment":"<p>Easy and tasty. I substituted whole cranberry sauce for the jellied. Great for busy week nights. I served it with mashed potatoes.  Yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"03\/26\/2015 22:20","GUID":"174789087b2f4e4bb39181a3e0918460","MemberId":1286066,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kaylenn2172","SubmittedDate":"03\/26\/2015 22:20"},{"Comment":"<p>Used bone-in chicken breasts .Omitted the sugar and used honey mustard instead.<\/p><p>Fantastic over orange rice!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"09\/24\/2014 18:36","GUID":"4831a8dd66174e75817a32e23ceb2250","MemberId":1227142,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tramar","SubmittedDate":"09\/24\/2014 18:35"},{"Comment":"<p>Very tasty and meat super tender! Company loved it! 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LOVE this and have shared with many friends, too!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"01\/24\/2012 16:46","GUID":"c15fe52bde2f4412822c434e53a8876f","MemberId":6486703,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Marshax3","SubmittedDate":"01\/24\/2012 16:45"},{"Comment":"<p>Excellent flavor.  I didn&#39;t have chops on hand and used pork riblets.  They were so tender and falling apart. I also did not make the gravy.   Have had requests for the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2011 08:50","GUID":"04EE48B6EB5CF1BA824E1BDA7C415F39","MemberId":161153,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ctskrs","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2011 08:50"},{"Comment":"<p>Great recipe!  We loved the flavor!  I didn't make the gravy.  We liked the juice\/sauce just as it was.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/17\/2011 09:38","GUID":"f4c9d15be9d745109f9213bc463345cb","MemberId":4337058,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ericsmommy","SubmittedDate":"01\/17\/2011 09:38"},{"Comment":"<p>We always have left over cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving and this is the perfect way to use it up. Excellent sweet\/tart gravy that is simple to make yet tastes fancy!<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2010 17:00","GUID":"d454f77af053497a9e86a6ee32bdb1f6","MemberId":5654525,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"uidkathleena","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2010 16:59"},{"Comment":"<p>Great flavor! I didn't add the sugar, and was glad I didn't. Also tossed in a hot pepper for a little subtle kick. Served with couscous. 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