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Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley

with dried cranberries & walnuts

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  • Hands on20 - 40 minutes
  • Overall40 - 60 minutes
Photo of Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley

Dried cranberries are beautifully scattered over a butter-basted, NOMU One For All Rub-spiced pork chop and an apple & walnut salad, coated in a delectable mustard dressing. For extra satisfaction, the plate is completed with oven-roasted gem squash wedges. You will want to take time to savour every bite with this one, Chef!

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.

  2. TOAST

    Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PERFECT PORK

    Pat the pork chop/s dry with paper towel. Using a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife, make a few shallow incisions along the fat to prevent the meat from buckling during frying. Coat in oil, and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chop/s, fat-side down, until the fat is rendered and crispy, for 3-5 minutes. Then, fry until cooked through, for 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.

  4. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the mustard dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and sweetener (to taste). Mix to emulsify. Add the salad leaves, Apple/s, and the nuts, toss to combine, and season.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the gem squash, the juicy pork chop/s, and the loaded salad. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pork. Well done, Chef!

  • Gem Squash - 1

  • Walnuts - 15g

  • Pork Loin Chop/s - 220g

  • NOMU One For All Rub - 10ml

  • Mustard Dressing - 15ml

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  • Apple/s - 1

  • Dried Cranberries - 15g

  1. ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.

  2. TOAST

    Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PERFECT PORK

    Pat the pork chop/s dry with paper towel. Using a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife, make a few shallow incisions along the fat to prevent the meat from buckling during frying. Coat in oil, and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chop/s, fat-side down, until the fat is rendered and crispy, for 3-5 minutes. Then, fry until cooked through, for 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.

  4. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the mustard dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and sweetener (to taste). Mix to emulsify. Add the salad leaves, Apple/s, and the nuts, toss to combine, and season.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the gem squash, the juicy pork chop/s, and the loaded salad. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pork. Well done, Chef!

  • Gem Squash - 2

  • Walnuts - 30g

  • Pork Loin Chop/s - 440g

  • NOMU One For All Rub - 20ml

  • Mustard Dressing - 30ml

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

  • Apple/s - 2

  • Dried Cranberries - 30g

  1. ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes.

  2. TOAST

    Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PERFECT PORK

    Pat the pork chops dry with paper towel. Using a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife, make a few shallow incisions along the fat to prevent the meat from buckling during frying. Coat in oil, and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops, fat-side down, until the fat is rendered and crispy, for 3-5 minutes. Then, fry until cooked through, for 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.

  4. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the mustard dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and sweetener (to taste). Mix to emulsify. Add the salad leaves, apples, and the nuts, toss to combine, and season.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the gem squash, the juicy pork chops, and the loaded salad. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pork. Well done, Chef!

  • Gem Squash - 3

  • Walnuts - 45g

  • Pork Loin Chops - 660g

  • NOMU One For All Rub - 30ml

  • Mustard Dressing - 45ml

  • Salad Leaves - 60g

  • Apples - 3

  • Dried Cranberries - 45g

  1. ROAST

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 30-35 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes.

  2. TOAST

    Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. PERFECT PORK

    Pat the pork chops dry with paper towel. Using a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife, make a few shallow incisions along the fat to prevent the meat from buckling during frying. Coat in oil, and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops, fat-side down, until the fat is rendered and crispy, for 3-5 minutes. Then, fry until cooked through, for 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes.

  4. SALAD

    In a salad bowl, combine the mustard dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and sweetener (to taste). Mix to emulsify. Add the salad leaves, apples, and the nuts, toss to combine, and season.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the gem squash, the juicy pork chops, and the loaded salad. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pork. Well done, Chef!

  • Gem Squash - 4

  • Walnuts - 60g

  • Pork Loin Chops - 880g

  • NOMU One For All Rub - 40ml

  • Mustard Dressing - 60ml

  • Salad Leaves - 80g

  • Apples - 4

  • Dried Cranberries - 60g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R279.61

for 4 servings · R69.90 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley?

The preparation time for Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley with dried cranberries & walnuts is between 20 and 40 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley with dried cranberries & walnuts?

The total time required to make Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley with dried cranberries & walnuts is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley?

Apple, Dried Cranberries, Gem Squash, Mustard Dressing, NOMU One For All Rub, Pork Loin Chop, Salad Leaves, Walnut

What is the nutritional information of Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley?

Calories: 748, Carbs: 52 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 50.9 grams, Sugar: 24.5 grams, Salt: 422 grams

How do I prepare Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley?

DINNER IS READY: Dish up the gem squash, the juicy pork chop/s, and the loaded salad. Scatter the dried cranberries over the pork. Well done, Chef! SALAD: In a salad bowl, combine the mustard dressing, a drizzle of olive oil, and sweetener (to taste). Mix to emulsify. Add the salad leaves, apple/s, and the nuts, toss to combine, and season. PERFECT PORK: Pat the pork chop/s dry with paper towel. Using a pair of kitchen scissors or a knife, make a few shallow incisions along the fat to prevent the meat from buckling during frying. Coat in oil, and season. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chop/s, fat-side down, until the fat is rendered and crispy, for 3-5 minutes. Then, fry until cooked through, for 2-3 minutes per side. In the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan, season, and rest for 5 minutes. TOAST: Place the walnuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. ROAST: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the gem squash on a roasting tray. Lightly drizzle with oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until soft, 25-30 minutes. Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley?

Apple, Dried Cranberries, Gem Squash, Mustard Dressing, NOMU One For All Rub, Pork Loin Chop, Salad Leaves, Walnut

How many calories does Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley have?

748 calories

How much fat content does Gem Squash & Cranberry Pork Medley have?

grams