Boring Looking but PACKED with Flavor!

This pork chop meal might look pretty boring but it was packed with exciting flavor! The combination of Garam Masala and Cranberry Juice sounds unconventional but they were just perfect together! This is one of those meals that hits your tastebuds with so many different flavors. Sweet and a bit tart from the juice and savory from the spices with a real kick! A perfectly easy and quick meal for my baking night!

Ingredients:


2 pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
2 tsp + 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 c cranberry juice
1/4 c chicken broth
1 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water
Salt and pepper


Prep:


1. Rinse chops, pat dry, and rub with 1 tsp oil. Mix Garam Masala and garlic powder. Rub spice mixture all over chop.


2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chops and brown well on each side, 2-3 minutes per side.


3. Stir cranberry juice and broth into pan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat, turning once, until chops are no longer pink in center, 15 to 18 minutes total. Transfer chops to a platter; keep warm.


4. Mix cornstarch with water; stir into pan. Turn heat up to high and boil for 2 minutes. Pour over chops. Add salt and pepper to taste.