Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste (I add a large pinge of both) and 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar
Step 3: Rub pork chops with the brown sugar mixture.
Step 4: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops and sear for 2 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Step 5: Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside.
Step 6: To the skillet, slowly add the wine and juice.
Step 7: Add the remaining brown sugar, the butter, cranberries, thyme, and rosemary.
Step 8: Season with salt.
Step 9: Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat.
Step 10: Reduce the heat to medium and slide the pork chops into the sauce, cook for a minute longer and remove from heat.
Step 11: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes or until the chops are lightly charred and the sauce thickened.
Step 12: Serve the chops with the pan sauce spooned over top.
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