Are you a fan of stuffed pork loin? Who can resist the allure of a beautifully swirled, flavor-packed dish baked to perfection? While stuffed pork loin is undeniably delicious, it can be both challenging to prepare and time-consuming to cook. Get the goodness of a stuffed tenderloin in Pork Loin Chops with Goat Cheese Cranberry Crumble in 20 minutes tops.

The mix of tangy goat cheese, dried cranberries, and crunchy nutty pumpkin seeds are a perfect mix of the flavors of Fall. Worried about picky eaters? Simply skip the crumble topping for their chop.

Love the Fall flavors? Try this Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe.

Ingredients

Pork Loin Chops

Opt for thicker chops for this recipe. Consider buying an entire pork loin from a warehouse store like Costco and cut it to your preferred thickness (2 inches is ideal). Purchasing a whole loin allows you to feed a crowd or save the rest for another meal.

Don’t want to mess with cutting your own? No problem, just ask your butcher for thick boneless pork chops. Two inches is a good thickness for this dish.

Need another easy recipe? Try my Chicken Artichoke Bake, it’s ready in 35 minutes.

Crumble Topping

This is the flavor bomb. Icing on the cake. Cherry on top. Creme de la creme. Here is the goodie you need to make the magic happen:

• Goat Cheese
• Dried Cranberries
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Thyme

Don’t love some of these ingredients? No problem—make substitutions like feta for cheese, golden raisins for cranberries, pecans or almonds for seeds, and rosemary for thyme.

Sauce Options

Don’t be intimidated by making your own sauce. It’s worth it for that extra burst of flavor.

Balsamic Glaze

Indulge in a fruity, sweet, and delightful balsamic glaze. Simply simmer vinegar until it thickens slightly. In this recipe, add a spoonful of Dijon to balance the flavors. Quality vinegar makes all the difference.

Dijon Pan Sauce

Prefer a savory sauce? Create an easy pan sauce with chicken stock, Dijon mustard, and a touch of butter. No need to dirty extra dishes:

1. Remove chops from pan.
2. Pour stock and Dijon into pan.
3. Bring to a boil, scraping bits on the bottom of pan.
4. Once thickened, remove from heat and add a pad of butter.

How to Make Pork Loin Chops with Crumble

To make these flavorful Pork Loin Chops start with seasoning the meat. Salting beforehand gives the seasoning time to penetrate through the thick cut.

How much in advance should I season, you ask? Salting the day before is optimal, however, I’m notorious for failing at this step. Seasoning right before starting this recipe will works too.

For this recipe, you’ll need a pan that can go from stovetop to oven—a cast iron skillet is perfect.

1. Heat up the pan on high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of avocado oil (or olive oil). If chops are wet, pat dry with a paper towel. Sear each side of the pork chops for 3 minutes, achieving a beautiful golden-brown color.
2. While the chops sear, mix goat cheese, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and thyme in a small bowl.
3. Once seared, add a spoonful of the goat cheese mixture to each chop.
4. Place them in a preheated 400-degree oven for 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. If your chops are thin and reach 145 degrees before the oven, apply the crumble and broil briefly to soften the cheese.
5. If opting for the Balsamic Reduction, start gently boiling it when the chops go into the oven. For the Dijon pan sauce, remove the chops from pan once they reach 145 degrees. Add chicken stock, Dijon, and thyme, simmer until reduced by half. Add a pat of butter for sheen and richness.
6. Serve your chosen sauce in a gravy boat or serving vessel, drizzling it over the plated chops. Enjoy!

Sides to Serve With

There are several options to serve with these delicious Pork Loin Chops with Goat Cheese Cranberry Crumble. Keep it colorful with these side options:

Fall Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Energy Balls

Easy Apple Cider Cocktail

Sweet Potato Crisp

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Apple Spice Muffins

Lightened Up Pretzel Encrusted Schnitzel

Apple & Feta Harvest Salad with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette

Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

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