Unleash the extraordinary flavors of braised pork chops with apricots, a delightful culinary creation that promises a delectable dining experience. This classic dish tantalizes taste buds with its succulent pork chops braised to perfection, enveloped in a luscious sauce enriched with the sweetness of juicy apricots. Prepare to be mesmerized by the exquisite fusion of tender pork, tangy apricots, and aromatic spices, resulting in a heartwarming dish that exudes comfort and satisfaction. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking culinary inspiration or a novice cook yearning for an impressive meal, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the knowledge and techniques required to craft this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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EASY APRICOT PORK CHOPS
Canned apricots nicely complement the tender pork in this wonderful entree sent by Ron Gardner from Grand Haven, Michigan.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place apricots in a food processor or blender; cover and process until coarsely chopped. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter over medium-high heat. Add apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until meat juices run clear., Remove the chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into apricot mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over pork chops.
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APRICOT PORK CHOPS
This is a great pork chop recipe for people with a sweet tooth. I usually serve it with rice.
Provided by SP2B
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the pork chops into a casserole dish. Mix onion soup mix, Russian dressing and apricot preserves together.
- Pour mixture over chops and bake for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 893.6 mg, Sugar 33.4 g
HONEY APRICOT PORK CHOPS
These are absolutely divine!! So simple and so beautiful...this is definitely a trick up my mom-sleeve! They look like they require so much more effort than they really do. I love to serve them with roasted asparagus topped with a homemade lemon vinaigrette or some green beans.
Provided by Christie Biggers
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, and sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chops well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Stir in honey, apricots, and garlic; cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer, inserted into the center of a chop, should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle with parsley, and serve chops topped with the apricots and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
CRISPY APRICOT PORK CHOPS
Apricot jam crust gives the pork chop a little sweeter taste.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil; set aside.
- Tear bread into large pieces; place in food processor. Pulse until large crumbs form. Drizzle with oil; pulse once or twice, just until crumbs are moistened (you should have about 1 1/2 cups crumbs).
- Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper; spread one side of each chop with 1 teaspoon jam. Dividing evenly, sprinkle breadcrumbs over jam, and pat them on gently.
- Transfer pork, coated side up, to prepared baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden and pork is opaque throughout (meat should register 150 degrees.on an instant-read thermometer), 14 to 16 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 g, Fat 20 g, Protein 37 g
PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT SAUCE
"The apricot preserves bring a very special flavor to the pork. I serve it with good old corn bread, which can be made in advance and tastes great with any meat." Patricia Swart - Bridgeton, Nersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with garlic pepper blend. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops in oil on each side. , Combine the preserves, chives and salt; spoon over chops. Reduce heat; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BRAISED PORK CHOPS
This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
- Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
APRICOT GLAZED PORK CHOPS
I've served these tasty apricot pork chops for birthdays, Easter dinner and for no special reason at all. They're easy to double or even triple to feed a crowd. -Sondra Warson, Madrid, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the preserves, dressing and mustard. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. , Grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.
APRICOT-GLAZED PORK CHOPS
This is a great recipe given to me by a close friend who never has enough time to cook for her family. It's quick and easy to prepare and cook, allowing you to have a yummy dinner on the table in no time. The sauce goes very well with a side of rice, too. Enjoy!
Provided by EV9/24/06
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the apricot preserves, wine, and ground ginger together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the pork chops and cook until brown on each side, and no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chops from the skillet. Reduce heat to medium low. Using the same skillet, pour in the apricot preserves mixture and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Return pork chops to the skillet, turning to coat each side in the sauce; cook 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 54.2 mg, Sugar 13 g
BRAISED PORK CHOPS
This recipe comes from The Pillsbury Complete Cookbook, which I received as a wedding present from my husband's Aunt Wilma. I adapted the recipe to suit my family's taste. The chops always come out tender and very flavorful!
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in olive oil, turning to brown on both sides.
- Add water and remaining ingredients.
- Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes until pork chops are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 170.8, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 52.1
APRICOT CHOPS
What do you get when you cross simple with delicious? Apricot Chops, of course! Simply choose your favorite vegetable or rice as an accompaniment, pop the chops in the oven, and enjoy this sweet and savory delight!
Provided by EBSEPKE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Baked
Time 52m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until well-browned.
- Stir jam, salad dressing, onion soup mix, and garlic together in a bowl until well-blended. Place chops in a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with foil, and cover with apricot mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven approximately 40 minutes, until internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), or pork is no longer pink in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 621.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1210.2 mg, Sugar 48.8 g
APRICOT PORK CHOPS
This recipe was given to me by my flute teacher and fellow cooking enthusiast. He said we would like it and we did.
Provided by Kathy
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place apricots in a bowl.
- Pour orange juice over apricots.
- Add preserves, brown sugar, and curry powder and stir gently. Set aside.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil.
- Cook chops about 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low. Add apricot and juice mixture.
- Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until chops are done.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.
ASIAN-APRICOT GLAZED PORK LOIN CHOPS
This recipe is based on one that was from my Grandmother's handwritten recipe note-cards. Over the years I've played with it and ended up with this Asian-inspired version.
Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chop onion.
- Mix together the 1/4 tsp of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and the Ginger.
- Season loin chops with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, and add the 2 TBS of oil.
- Brown the onion and the loin chops for approximately 5 minutes per side.
- Mix together all the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- When loin chops are browned on both sides, add the sauce mixture.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for approximately 15-20 minutes, until pork is done to an internal temperature of 170 degrees and sauce is reduced and thickened.
- Taste sauce (say Yum) and add more pepper or soy sauce to taste, if desired.
- Serve over steamed white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 1007.8, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 31.4, Protein 42.1
PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT GLAZE
This quick recipe is fantastic! The seasonings add just the right amount of flavor, and the apricot preserves offer a touch of sweetness. The glaze is also tasty on grilled chicken. -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix ginger, salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub onto both sides of chops. In a small saucepan, combine preserves, hoisin sauce and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup for brushing chops after grilling., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with remaining sauce during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Brush chops with reserved sauce; sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
QUICK APRICOT PORK CHOPS
Marge often gives this sweet apricot treatment to the tender chops she pulls out of the freezer the night before. Then she can have supper on the table in less than a half hour.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Thaw pork chops if frozen. Place in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. , Pour apricots over the chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right cuts of pork chops. For braising, bone-in pork chops are the best choice. They have more flavor and will stay moist during the cooking process.
- Brown the pork chops before braising. This will help to develop flavor and caramelize the meat.
- Use a variety of dried fruits. Apricots, prunes, and raisins are all good choices. You can also use a combination of dried fruits.
- Add some spices and herbs to the braising liquid. This will help to enhance the flavor of the pork chops.
- Cook the pork chops until they are fall-off-the-bone tender. This will usually take about 2 hours.
- Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Braised pork chops with apricots is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork chops are tender and flavorful, and the apricots add a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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