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Black Pepper and Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote

5 from 3 votes
Angela SellariBy Angela Sellari
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During the busy holiday season, I like to have some simple yet elegant meals in my arsenal like Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions and the recipe I am sharing today for Black Pepper and Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote.

Black pepper and sage pork chops topped with a vibrant cranberry compote, served on a white plate.

This savory, sweet and elegant dish comes together easily and is perfect for holiday entertaining or even a busy weeknight.

Pork chops are one of those foods that you can’t go wrong with. Just about everyone loves pork chops and this recipe is no exception. Pork chops that are well seasoned, breaded and fried, then topped with a delicious cranberry compote. Yum! I’m wishing I had a plate of this right now.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Pork Chops
  • 2⁄3 cup flour
  • 1 Tbsp rubbed sage
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp oil

Cranberry Compote:

  • 12 oz cranberries
  • 1⁄3 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1⁄3 cup sugar
  • 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
  • 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp orange rind

Instructions:

To make compote:

Step 1: Add cranberries and water to sauce pan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Increase heat to medium­ low. Stir in vinegar, sugars and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

For pork chops:

Step 1: Pat pork chops with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2: Combine flour, sage and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Stir to combine.

Step 3: Season pork chops lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 4: In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs.

Step 5: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6: Dip each pork chop into egg. Then, cover with flour mixture. Shake off excess. Working in batches, add pork chops to pan and cook for 4-­5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Step 7: Transfer to paper towels.

Step 8: Serve pork chops topped with compote.

I hope you’ll give this pork chop recipe a try. I promise you’ll be glad that you did.

Black Pepper and Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote served on a white plate.

What are some of your favorite pork recipes?

Black pepper and sage pork chops topped with a vibrant cranberry compote, served on a white plate.

Black Pepper and Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote

Angela Sellari
Savor Black Pepper & Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote. This elegant, savory-sweet recipe elevates holiday entertaining or a special weeknight.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 556 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Pork Chops
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
  • 2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil

For the Cranberry Compote:

  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon orange rind

Instructions
 

To make compote:

  • Add cranberries and water to sauce pan. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium­ low. Stir in vinegar, sugars and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.

For pork chops:

  • Pat pork chops with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine flour, sage and ground black pepper in a shallow dish. Stir to combine.
  • Season pork chops lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Dip each pork chop into egg. Then, cover with flour mixture. Shake off excess. Working in batches, add pork chops to pan and cook for 4­-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to paper towels.
  • Serve pork chops topped with compote.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 34gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 104mgFiber: 4g
Keyword Black Pepper and Sage Pork Chops with Cranberry Compote
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

About Angela SellariContent Creation & Editing

Angela is the founder of About A Mom and currently acts as a content creator and editor-in-chief for the About A Mom Team. She has been a professional blogger for over 10 years. Angela has appeared in numerous TV segments, advertising campaigns and her work has been featured by many top publications. She lives in Tampa, Florida.

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Published: Nov 29, 2015 | Updated: Oct 27, 2025
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  1. Pam says

    Posted on 12/1 at 4:35 AM

    We are having pork chops tomorrow night and I think I will give this a try. I love trying to change things up a little when it comes to pork and this really looks delicious.

    Reply
  2. Jeanine says

    Posted on 12/1 at 10:31 AM

    These look delicious. I am not sure about the compote but the pork chops look AMAZING!

    Reply
  3. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    Posted on 12/4 at 7:11 AM

    Looks good. I never tasted anything like this one so I am so curious on how it taste like. Will have to save this recipe.

    Reply
  4. Sarah L says

    Posted on 12/6 at 7:47 PM

    Great flavors in this dish. Sage, pepper and cranberries would go together well.

    Reply
  5. Kathryn Doherty says

    Posted on 12/6 at 8:33 PM

    Pork chops are a favorite around here, too! So easy, so fast, and so many ways to eat them. I love the combination you have here – so festive and perfect for the holiday season!

    Reply
  6. Mary Gardner says

    Posted on 12/9 at 3:13 PM

    This would be a great dish to serve around the Holidays! It looks delicious!

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    Posted on 12/9 at 8:54 PM

    This looks like such a tasty combination, I can hardly wait to try it. Love the savory and tart-sweet in this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. CJ Huang | Morsels of Life says

    Posted on 12/10 at 2:46 PM

    I’ve been getting into making different versions of cranberry compotes lately, and your idea of serving it up on top of some pork chops sounds just wonderful! Don’t know why I never thought of that pork and cranberry combo – bet it tastes scrumptious. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Melissa S says

    Posted on 12/11 at 10:09 AM

    This sounds really good. I love anything with cranberries and this just looks like a holiday time meal.

    Reply
  10. Jerry Marquardt says

    Posted on 12/11 at 3:44 PM

    This recipe looked so good, I copied it down. I am going to make it the weekend. I thank you so much for the share.

    Reply
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