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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Cranberry Apple Marsala....

The cranberries are exceptional this year.  There is such a distinct flavor difference between the bagged super market cranberries and the locally grown berries. It's almost as if they had a little bit of a sparkle to them. Anyway, with three pounds to use I went straight to the cranberry experts,  Ocean Spray Cranberry.  This recipe sounded delicious and easy.  I did however make quite a few modifications to the Ocean Spray recipe.  I used floured pork instead of plain chicken, fresh cranberries rather than dried, apple cider because I forgot to buy apple jelly and then took it upon myself to add the mustard and raw sugar.  Everyone loved it.


INGREDIENTS
  • 4 boneless, center cut pork chops sliced in half as if your were making cutlets.  So tip to tail.. 
  • 1 cup flour 
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/3 cup apple cider
  • 2 tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp. raw sugar
  • 3 apples, peeled and cut into 1/4 slices (any variety will do)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
DIRECTIONS
  1. Season the flour with salt and pepper.  Dredge the pork cutlets lightly in the flour. Melt the butter along with the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.  Add the pork and cook 3 or 4 minutes per side.  Remove to a warm platter in the oven to keep warm.  I put my oven on 190 degrees.
  2. Stir in wine, cider, mustard, apples, raw sugar and fresh cranberries.  Bring to a boil all the while scraping any brown bits of the bottom of the pan.  Reduce heat and return pork to the pan for 2 or 3 minutes to finish cooking.  Here is my version.  Enjoy!
 I was so busy taking the photo I forgot to pour the delicious sauce over the top. That's the best part!!




    26 comments:

    1. Oh that looks soo good. Have a wonderful day !

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    2. Loving all the changes you made, that's what it's all about isn't it? Makes a recipe your own!

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    3. Oh yum. I love fruity pork and I also really enjoy Marsala in cooking. You did a great job with this recipe.

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    4. this looks wonderful! PErfect for this time of year!.. thanks for sharing..

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    5. Wow..... this is fantastic....give a big kiss to Bella from me!!! Hugs, Flavia

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    6. Looks a lovely dish to try - thank you for sharing the recipe and your adjustments! There is something yummy about pork with a fruity sauce, and its good to ad lib with what you have rather than buy things especially for a recipe!
      Gill xx

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    7. I've never seen pork look so colorful and delicious. Just looking at your photo I can see that those cranberries are so much better than the bagged variety.

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    8. I have recipe for a roast of pork I cook with cranberry sauce, so I kow these pork chops are going to be special especially with those apples. Have to print this one out.
      Rita

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    9. So pretty and sounds delicious! Bonnie

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    10. OMG, if your school doesn't get power back would you please come cook for me! What a great recipe! I can't wait to make "Marsala al la Susan!"

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    11. Sounds so delicious!! I love this combination!!

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    12. Ooh I'd never had thought of putting cranberries with pork - it looks lovely.

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    13. I'd say your version was way better than the original.

      We only get the bagged supermarket cranberries over here (and it's really difficult to get them any time other than Christmas) and I love them - I can only imagine how good your ones are!!!

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    14. Sounds amazing! Gotta cook some pig this weekend myself:@)

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    15. Mmm, thanks for the reminder, it's time to buy fresh cranberries! In my mind, somehow it's still August ;)

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    16. This is a must try for me Susan. Both my husband and I like pork with a flare.
      You are such a master when it comes to tweaking recipes.

      hugs,
      Pam

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    17. Honey you have got me so hungry now and it is tooooo late to eat. Wow does this look good..I can not wait to try it
      Hope you have a great weekend
      Love
      Maggie

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    18. I love cranberry and this looks so delicious! I admire your cooking talent. I can never improvise on a recipe. I always follow it to the letter!

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    19. Your pork dish looks delicious and is such a pretty presentation. I will try this on my family, soon. I think they would really like it. Thanks.------Shannon

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    20. I am not a cranberry fan. But that looks good!

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    21. I just had breakfast and that looks so yummy. I am going to try that too. I just love cranberries.
      Only I only get them here out of a bag at the store. :( I still like them and I love to cook with them.
      I am so glad your power stayed on the whole time. We are like that too. In my other house it went off every time the wind blew. This house never.It will be dark all around us, but we must be on a totally different grid.
      I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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    22. Really super recipe - full of delicious fall flavors - beautifully creative
      Mary x

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    23. That looks scrumptious! I've yet to use any cranberries yet this year, but can't wait till Thanksgiving to do so! ;) Thank you for your visits to my blog!

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    24. This looks so good, I am going to have to make it. I am not a pork lover but this one just looks to good to not make. (o:

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