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!
How do you make Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce?
- 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.
What do you serve with them?
- There are lots of side dish options for this yummy dish. Try serving it alongside some mashed potatoes, instant pot sweet potatoes, or buttered egg noodles. Or, click here for 45+ more side dishes for pork chops.
Wine pairings with Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce:
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Chianti
- READ MORE —> The best wine pairings for pork.
There’s really no excuse not to give these yummy Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce a try.
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.
More Pork Recipes
- Pork Piccata
- Pork Medallions with Mojo Sauce
- Shake and Bake Pork Chops
- Sous Vide Pork Chops
- Instant Pot Pork Chops & Gravy
- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
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Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce
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.
Nutrition
This post was originally published in 2018. It was updated in 2022 to add new photographs. The recipe remains the same. Enjoy!
Ok this sounds amazing. Cherry sauce?! I’m excited to try it!
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!
That cherry sauce is SO PRETTY! It looks like a lovely holiday dinner.
Ok so I don’t eat pork chops but I’m here for that delicious cherry sauce!! This is a perfect sauce for transitioning into fall 😀
Yes! Maybe it would work with some Jackfruit?
Bone-in pork chops are my favorite – The meat is so delicious and tender around the bone! This cherry sauce paired with merlot sounds divine 🙂
Thanks Hillary!
I prefer bone-in pork chops too. This cherry sauce looks like the perfect sauce for pork chops with a big glass of that Merlot.
Thanks Marlynn!
I made this last week- so flavorful and the pork seasoning was perfect. I loved the sauce and the wine pairing too!
I’m so happy you liked it Kelsey!
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.
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!
Must be John! Thanks for stopping by.
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.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it Kristina!
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.
Thank you so much Andrea!