Pork Chops with Cranberries

Ingredients (9)

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-3/4 cups water, divided
• 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 8 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water