Indulge in a culinary journey with our apricot chops, where succulent pork chops are elevated with the vibrant flavors of apricots, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory. This main dish symphony offers three distinct yet equally enticing recipes. Embark on a classic adventure with our traditional apricot chops, featuring a luscious apricot glaze that caramelizes to perfection. Explore the tangy realm of our apricot chops with orange sauce, where citrusy notes dance harmoniously with the fruit's natural sweetness. Last but not least, embark on a culinary expedition with our apricot-stuffed chops, where a savory apricot filling bursts forth from within tender pork, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a delectable odyssey with our apricot chops extravaganza.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
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
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
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.
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
APRICOT HABANERO PORK CHOPS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the pork chops: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper; set aside while making the glaze.
- Add the apricot preserves, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, orange zest and juice and habanero to a small pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes; let cool. Divide the glaze between 2 bowls, reserving 1 bowl for basting and one for serving with the cooked chops.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Coat the grates with plenty of vegetable oil to help create a nonstick surface.
- Using a brush, coat the chops with the first round of glaze. Place them on the grill glazed-side down and grill without moving until the glaze begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Brush the tops with glaze, flip the chops, brush the other side with more glaze and continue cooking until the chops are caramelized, charred and sticky and the internal temperature registers 135 degrees F, another 7 to 10 minutes. Discard the basting glaze. Let the chops rest for 5 to 10 minutes, coating them once with the reserved serving glaze while resting.
- For the relish: Combine the mint, apple, bell pepper, scallion and lime zest and juice in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Top the pork chops with some green apple relish and serve with the remaining serving glaze and relish.
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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CRANBERRY-APRICOT STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the dried fruit in a small bowl. Pour 1/4 cup boiling water over the fruit and set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Drain, reserve the soaking water. In a mini-processor process the fruit with the nuts, butter, fennel and half the shallot until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small sealable plastic bag or pastry bag. Snip about a 1/2-inch opening in the corner of the plastic bag. With a small paring knife, make a pocket starting from rounded side of each chop. Set the tip of the bag inside the pocket and press a quarter of the stuffing into the chop. Repeat with the remaining chops and filling. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the chops dry and season with salt and pepper. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown one side of the chops, until well browned about 5 minutes. Use tongs to hold the chops and sear the edges of the chops. Turn and brown the other sides of the chops, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chops to a baking sheet and bake until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 135 degrees F, about 15 minutes. While the chops are in the oven make the sauce. Drain the oil from the saute pan. Off the heat, add the Calvados and the remaining shallots. Return the pan to the heat, taking care since the alcohol may flambe, and cook over high heat until the alcohol is reduced by half and is slightly syrupy. Add the broth and the fruit soaking liquid and boil down until the liquid is reduce by about a third. Add the cream and continue to simmer until it thickens slightly. Whisk in the mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add any juices that have accumulated on the baking sheet to the sauce. Divide the chops among 4 warm plates or a large platter. Pour on the sauce and serve.
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.
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
CURRIED APRICOT PORK CHOPS
A fresh fruit glaze that's both sweet and savory turns these tender pork chops into a dish pretty enough to serve for a special night in. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and keep warm., Add apricots and onions to the pan; saute until onions are tender. Stir in nectar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT-MUSTARD GLAZE
Make and share this Grilled Pork Chops With Apricot-Mustard Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ElizabethKnicely
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 pork chops, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium. Mix preserves, mustard and soy sauce in small bowl for the glaze. Place 2 tablespoons in small dish for glazing chops and reserve rest for serving with pork.
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Brush lightly with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Turn; spread with 2 tablespoons glaze. Grill 3 to 5 minutes more or until slightly pink in centers (160°F). Serve pork chops with reserved glaze.
PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT-ALMOND STUFFING
Enjoy big, bold flavors with a satisfying Sicilian-inspired supper full of seasonal produce and ingredients you have on hand.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together apricots, almonds, parsley, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cut a 2-inch slit into the side of each pork chop using a paring knife, cutting through to the bone to form a pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 tablespoons apricot stuffing, and press to flatten. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear pork chops until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup stock. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer pork chops to plates using a slotted spatula.
- Add remaining 1/2 cup stock to skillet; raise heat to high, and simmer, scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon, until sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Add vinegar; simmer for 30 seconds. Strain sauce through a fine sieve, and drizzle over pork.
PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT SAUCE
From All You magazine. I haven't tried this one yet, but it looks good to me. It says you can use honey or orange marmalade in place of apricot jam, or a flavored mustard. And it says it's good with a tablespoon or two of chopped fresh rosemary or thyme. I don't know why recipezaar and the magazin show such a HUGE difference in nutritional information, but the recipe shows: per serving: 310 calories, 13g fat (2g Sat.), 60mg chol., 0g fiber, 21g Pro., 28g Carb., 577mg Sod.
Provided by Mrs. Hughes
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mist a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
- Warm oil in a lare skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Add chops and cook until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer chops to prepared baking dish and cook through in oven, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how thick the chops are.
- Pour off fat from skillet and add chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to pick up any browned bits on bottom of skillet.
- Boil rapidly until liquid is reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add apricot jam and bring mixture back to a boil.
- Cook sauce, stirring, until thick and syrupy, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in mustard.
- Lower heat on stove to medium and returned cooked pork chops to skillet along with any accumulated juices in baking dish.
- Turn pork chops several times in sauce to coat.
- Spoon remaining sauce over chops and serve hot.
APRICOT LAMB CHOPS
My sweet and savory chops are a speedy one-skillet entree. On evening my husband, Teddy, comes home late from selling farm equipment, I can hurry them right to the table.-Aleta Beane, Benton, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb chops with salt and garlic powder. Rub each side of chops with Dijon-mayonnaise blend and sprinkle with brown sugar. in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops on both sides over medium-high heat., Add apricot nectar and mint. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add apricots. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until meat reaches desired doneness and sauce is slightly thickened. Serve sauce over lamb.
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MUSTARD-APRICOT PORK CHOPS
The tempting and beautiful glaze makes an impressive main dish that looks like you fussed over it. These tender chops are nice to serve during the week as well as for company on weekends.-Sheila Townsend, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir preserves and mustard until preserves are melted; set aside. , Place pork chops on a lightly greased broiler pan; broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4 minutes. Brush with half of the glaze; turn chops. Broil 4-5 minutes longer; brush with the remaining glaze. or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with onions. Serve with rice.
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TANGY APRICOT PORK CHOPS
For a stovetop supper that's guaranteed to please, try this pork chop specialty. Apricot preserves jazz it up without much effort.-Phyllis Flint, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 3 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the preserves, vinegar and mustard. Spoon half of the mixture over pork. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Turn chops; top with remaining preserves mixture. Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
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.
CHILI-APRICOT PORK CHOPS
With a slightly spicy-sweet glaze created with just four ingredients, these chops are not only tasty, they're super-easy, too. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the preserves, chili sauce, mustard and water. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. Spoon glaze over both sides of pork., Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use ripe apricots: Apricots that are ripe and in season will have a sweeter flavor and a softer texture, making them perfect for this dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chops, make sure to give them enough space in the pan so that they can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chops will steam instead of sear and will not have as much flavor.
- Cook the chops over medium heat: Cooking the chops over medium heat will help them to cook evenly without burning. If you cook the chops over too high heat, they will brown too quickly on the outside and may not be cooked through on the inside.
- Use a meat thermometer: To ensure that the chops are cooked to your desired doneness, use a meat thermometer. The chops are cooked to medium-rare when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, medium when it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and well-done when it reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chops rest before serving: After cooking the chops, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chops, making them more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Apricot chops are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your apricot chops are cooked to perfection and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give apricot chops a try!
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