Pork Chops Acorn Squash Food

PORK CHOPS & ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add squash. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over squash. Cook, covered, on low 4-6 hours or until pork is tender.

PORK WITH SQUASH AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon garlic and the sage in a bowl. Rub over the pork and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss the squash, apples, onion, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, the honey mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Spread out on a long sheet of foil. Add the rosemary and 3 tablespoons butter, then bring the ends of the foil together and crimp to seal into a packet. Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast on the upper rack until tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Poke holes in the packet to release steam.
• Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then brown the pork on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then transfer the skillet to the lower oven rack and roast until a thermometer registers 150, about 15 minutes. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Return the skillet to medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, scrape up any browned bits and simmer about 2 minutes. Slice the pork and drizzle with the pan juices. Serve with the squash and apples.

ACORN SQUASH CHIPS

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats. Quarter 1 medium acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash quarters crosswise about 1/16 inch thick using a mandoline. Drizzle with olive oil and toss; arrange on the baking sheets in a single layer and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 250 degrees F, 50 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Flip the slices and continue baking until browned, about 15 more minutes. Transfer the chips to a rack to cool.

PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH WITH PUMPKIN SEED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread out pumpkin seeds on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast, tossing once, until just beginning to darken, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
• Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 35-40 minutes.
• When squash has been roasting for 30 minutes, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper and cook until brown, 5-8 minutes. Turn over and cook until pork is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
• Whisk garlic, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, reserved toasted pumpkin seeds, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl to combine. Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
• Divide squash and pork among plates; spoon vinaigrette over. Top with cilantro leaves.

SPICED PORK CHOPS, SQUASH AND APPLES

Steps:

• In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, place pork chops in one half of pan. Arrange apple quarters and squash wedges in other half of pan.
• In a small bowl, combine apple juice, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg; pour over chops, apples and squash.
• (If freezing, freeze meat/veggies and sauce separately. Thaw when ready to bake, then continue steps below).
• Cover pan with aluminum foil wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
• Remove foil and baste with pan juices. Bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
• Serve with cooked brown rice.

FALL PORK CHOPS AND ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half, remove seeds and strings. Slice each half into 8 slices. Set aside.
• Heat oil in pan and quickly brown pork chops on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Mix together remaining ingredients, except peas.
• In same pan pork chops were browned, place half of sliced squash. Place chops on top. Add remaining squash. Pour liquid over all and bring to boil. Turn heat to low and cover. Cook until pork and squash are tender, approximately 30 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm.
• Place frozen peas in pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender.
• Plate rice of choice on 4 plates. Top with pork chops and squash. Divide peas among plates.
• Pour cooking liquid over all and serve.

GLAZED PORK CHOPS AND SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. In a small bowl, combine honey, ginger, mustard, and 1 teaspoon oil. Season glaze with salt and pepper. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer 8 wedges to another rimmed baking sheet. Roast both sheets of squash 15 minutes.
• Remove sheets from oven and flip squash. To tray with 8 wedges, add scallions and bell pepper, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and brush with glaze.
• Return sheets to oven and roast until squash is tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 15 minutes. Let sheet with 16 wedges cool completely, then refrigerate for Chicken Cutlets with Mustard Greens and Roasted Squash.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Flip, brush with remaining glaze, and cook until pork is cooked through, 5 minutes. Serve pork alongside roasted vegetables.