Meal Kit

Pork Chop and Cranberry Demi

with smoked almond Brussels sprouts and butternut squash

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 6 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Milk

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Cranberry is a fruit that definitely brings unique flavors: slight sweetness and tartness. Combine those two flavors with the rich depth of demi, and you've got the perfect sauce for pork. It's both subtle and strong, layered flavors with a dusting of chives. Sweet is nice, but this is sublime.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 12 oz. Boneless Pork Chops
  • 8 oz. Cubed Butternut Squash
  • 4 oz. Brussels Sprouts
  • Info
    ⅗ oz. Butter
  • ½ oz. Dried Cranberries
  • ½ oz. Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • Info
    ½ oz. Smoked Almonds
  • Info
    2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
  • 6 Chive Sprigs
  • 1 tsp. Sugar

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    580
  • Carbohydrates
    33g
  • Net Carbs
    27g
  • Fat
    32g
  • Protein
    42g
  • Sodium
    1020mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using filets mignon or sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

  1. 1

    Start the Vegetables

    Halve any large butternut squash pieces to roughly match smaller pieces.

    Place butternut squash on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Spread into a single layer.

    Roast in hot oven, 10 minutes.

    While butternut squash roasts, continue recipe.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Trim stems off Brussels sprouts and halve vertically (quarter if larger than a ping-pong ball).

    Coarsely chop almonds.

    Mince cranberries.

    Mince chives.

    Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Finish the Vegetables

    After 10 minutes, carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Add Brussels sprouts, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt to baking sheet and toss or gently stir to combine with butternut squash. Baking sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. Spread into a single layer.

    Roast again in hot oven until tender, 10-12 minutes.

    While vegetables roast, continue recipe.

  4. 4

    Cook the Pork Chops

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.

    Add pork chops to hot pan and cook until golden-brown and chops reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-5 minutes per side.

    Pork thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner chop, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.

    Remove from burner and transfer pork chops to a plate. Rest, 3 minutes.

    Wipe pan clean and reserve.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    Return pan used to cook pork to medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. water, demi-glace, cranberry sauce, sugar, and cranberries to hot pan. Stir to combine, then bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner and stir in butter until melted and combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pork chop with sauce and chives. Garnish vegetables with almonds. Bon appétit!

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