Since their version uses store-bought cherry preserves, I needed to switch it up for the Fix and truth be told, I like my fresh-tasting, fixified version way better! So for all of you that are in the same boat as me, here's a great one that'll please all of the people in your life (hopefully even the picky ones!) The inspiration for this was from an old favorite of ours from Cooking Light Magazine. And more than that, I needed my family to love it, because who has time to make separate meals? Better question - who the heck wants to? But I knew that if I was going to make a REAL lifestyle change, it was going to have to be delicious. When I was thinking about starting the 21 Day Fix, I wanted to be all-in. Hey readers! This Healthy 5-Ingredient Cherry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin recipe was originally posted on and I’ve just updated it to include quick and easy Instant Pot directions! Enjoy! Don’t have an Instant Pot yet? Click here to check it out on Amazon! (affiliate link) I love the contrast of the red and green colors on the dinner table.This healthy 5-Ingredient Cherry-Balsamic Pork Tenderloin is enjoyed by kids and grown-ups alike, making it the PERFECT company dish! It's super easy, 21 Day Fix approved, and if you make it in your Instant Pot, it's pretty quick, too! You can also serve a green salad or vegetable on the side. This step is purely for presentation and does not change the taste. ![]() I garnish the pork with a bit of parsley, diced scallions, or chives. I use 1/4 cup if I am cooking a pound of pork chops and up the amount as the amount of meat is increased. The recipe is naturally quite tart due to the balsamic vinegar and cranberries, add 1/4-1/2 cup of brown sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the apples and make the cranberries less sour. It is delicious served with mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes), rice, or noodles. It’s one of our favorite combos: tender pork with juicy apples and tart cranberries. Adjust the cooking time to make sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.Ĭrock pot pork chops combine the delicious flavor of cranberries and apples, the perfect seasonal fruit for fall and winter. The recipe works great with lots of pork cuts: pork chops, country style pork ribs, or even pork tenderloin. No pre-browning or pre-cooking necessary. My favorite part about this recipe? It’s dice and go cut up the ingredients and add them to the crock pot. Then, just when food is most needed, a home cooked dinner is waiting on my kitchen counter. ![]() It does the hard work while I drive everyone to swim practice and science club. To spare my family the sodium and additives of fast food, I prepare dinner in my slow cooker several days a week. ![]() If I don’t pre-plan our meal it’s all too easy to turn into a fast food restaurant for take out. By the time the day is over we’re all starving. The conversation on the way home from swim practice always turns to the MOST important things… “What’s for dinner?” tops the list. ![]() The topic I hate most on busy days? DINNER. Add in an assortment of sports and after school activities and the days are packed! The kiddos are back at school and college classes are in full swing (I teach communication studies). It certainly feels like the days are shorter at the Bren Did home… and it has nothing to do with the autumnal equinox!įall always means my days get BUSY. Try this easy and delicious crock pot pork chops recipe.Īs summer turns to fall the sun sets earlier and the days grow shorter. Pork chops or boneless pork ribs simmer with cranberries, onion and apples to create a delicious dish flavored with balsamic vinegar.
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