Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce (30-Minute Recipe!)

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce are so delicious! Succulent pork chops topped with a tart cherry sauce. This easy recipe is ready in 30 minutes!

Comfort food is back in full force in my kitchen. Bring on the dishes like Red Wine Braised Short Ribs, Pot Roast and Sunday Gravy.

This recipe for Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce is my newest comfort food creation, and it’s for sure not to be missed!

Plus, would you guess that it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish? I love that!!!

If you’re not a pork fan, this cherry sauce would also be amazing served over roasted chicken or duck.

Ingredients needed

  • Tart Cherries – You can use fresh or frozen cherries. But they will need to be pitted and halved.
  • Pork Chops – I used some 1-inch thick, bone-in pork loin chops. I prefer to use bone-in pork chops as they tend to cook more evenly and dry out less than the boneless variety.
  • Olive Oil
  • Shallot
  • Dry Red Wine – Here’s my favorite red wines for cooking.
  • Spices – Coriander, ground mustard, salt and pepper.

How to make them

  • Season the pork chops. Combine the salt, coriander, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chops and set aside. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make the cherry sauce. Heat oil in a small saucepan. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the cherries, red wine, and vinegar. Simmer until the cherries soften and the wine has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cook the pork chops. While the sauce reduces, begin cooking the pork chops. Heat oil in a large, cast-iron or oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, undisturbed, until the bottoms are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip over and place the frying pan in the oven. Bake until the chops are golden brown on the second side and the juices run clear, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Serve. Spoon the cherry sauce over the chops and serve.

What do you serve with them?

Wine pairings

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Pork chops on grey plate with rosemary sprigs.

Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce

This tart cherry sauce for pork is so delicious! Plus, this amazing dinner will be on your table in just 30 minutes.
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

Cherry Sauce:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium shallot (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen tart cherries (pitted and halved)
  • 1/3 cup dry red wine
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Kosher Salt

Pork Chops:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 inch bone-in pork loin chops (1–thick)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°F.
  • Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Place the salt, coriander, mustard, and pepper in a small bowl and mix until evenly combined. Rub all of the spice mixture all over the pork chops, set aside.
  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Stir in the cherries, red wine, and vinegar. Cook until the cherries soften and the wine has reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • While the sauce reduces, begin cooking the pork chops. Heat oil in a large, cast-iron or oven-safe frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chops and cook, undisturbed, until the bottoms are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Flip over and place the frying pan in the oven. Bake until the chops are golden brown on the second side and the juices run clear, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Spoon the cherry sauce over the chops and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1455mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

This post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2022 to add new photographs. The cherry sauce for pork chops recipe remains the same. Enjoy!

18 thoughts on “Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce (30-Minute Recipe!)”

  1. 5 stars
    you had me at Merlot and fleece socks! 😁 growing up in California and spending my early adulthood there, I tend to gravitate toward CA Merlots. I remember going to a cherity planning meeting in OR and someone asked, “What is a wine 🍷 that is university liked?”. I automatically said Merlot. They said Pinot but I begged to differ. 😉. And paired with cherries 🍒, talk about yumm! Can’t wait to try this!

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  2. 5 stars
    I started by giving my pork chops some love with a rubdown of smoky coriander, ground mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper. Don’t skip this step, because you really want to season those chops, to give them plenty of flavor.
    I prefer to use bone-in pork chops as they tend to cook more evenly and dry out less than the boneless variety.
    Then, I made a tart cherry sauce by simmering some frozen cherries with a bit of balsamic vinegar, shallots and red wine. It’s the the perfect combination of tangy, rich and sweet.

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  3. 5 stars
    Wow, this looks incredibly similar to the epicurious recipe. Either great minds think alike, or there are a lot of copycats. Regardless, both recipes look quite good, and provided confirmation of what I thought would go together nicely as well! Thanks!

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  4. 5 stars
    5 stars! I am learning to cook, and I was able to complete this recipe easily. I followed the recipe closely and it was delicious! It’s July, so I used fresh cherries. (I recommend using a cherry pitter.) Serves 2, so it’s perfect for a “date night” dinner. Extra bonus: easy prep and easy clean up. This recipe will go into our “Favorites” line-up.

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  5. 5 stars
    We paired with a Sangiovese. I had frozen Montmoracy cherries which are tart. I added a little honey to balance. I cooked chops in cast iron. Yummy recipe. Good with mashed sweet potatoes. I appreciate recipes that only require 2 pans or less.

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