Pork chops are a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Pan-roasted pork chops are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for pan-roasted pork chops with apricot caramel sauce takes the classic dish to the next level with a sweet and tangy sauce that is sure to impress your taste buds. The sauce is made with apricots, brown sugar, butter, and a touch of vinegar, and it pairs perfectly with the juicy pork chops. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple side dish of roasted vegetables, which round out the meal and make it a complete and satisfying dinner.
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PAN ROASTED PORK CHOPS
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and Essence. Add pork chops to skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side. Place skillet in oven for 10 minutes or until pork chops are cooked to 150 degrees F. Serve with sauteed cabbage.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
- Heat oil in large skillet. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered. Add shallots and cabbage and cook until wilted. Add the sherry and heat through.
PAN-ROASTED PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT-CARAMEL SAUCE
Dinner ready in an hour! Enjoy these tasty roasted pork chops recipe - a delightful meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet (preferably nonstick), mix sugar and water with wooden spoon. Heat over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, without stirring, until sugar turns dark golden brown and just begins to smoke (do not allow to burn). Remove from heat.
- Add apple, onion, garlic and cinnamon to skillet and stir to coat (sugar may clump and harden at first but will melt again when heated). Return to heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some liquid escapes from mixture.
- Remove from heat and add vinegar (avert your head; the fumes from the vinegar can take your breath away). Stir and return to heat. Slowly stir in apple cider and broth (sugar may clump-that is okay, it will melt). When all liquids have been added, add bay leaves and thyme.
- Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp and brown. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels, crumble and set aside. There should be about 1 tablespoon bacon drippings remaining in pan. If there is more, pour off excess; if there is less, add a little vegetable oil.
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place pork in bacon drippings in skillet and cook 4 minutes or until brown. Flip and brown on other side, about 4 minutes longer. Cover skillet with lid or foil and place in oven. Roast 8 minutes or until slightly firm when touched and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 155°F (pork will continue to cook to 160°F when removed from oven). Remove pork from skillet and place on plate. Cover tightly with foil; set aside.
- The skillet used to cook the pork should have some cooking liquid in it. Place this skillet over medium heat. Pour the reduced sauce into skillet and stir to combine. Stir in apricot preserves and heat sauce to boiling. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove skillet from heat. Beat in butter, 1 piece at a time, with wire whisk, adding the next piece only after the first has been completely beaten in and melted. When all of the butter has been beaten in, taste sauce and season with salt and pepper if desired. Remove and discard bay leaves and thyme sprig.
- Place pork on warm serving plates and top with sauce. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and the parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PAN-ROASTED PORK CHOPS
I start these pork chops on the stove top in my cast iron skillet and then place them in the oven to finish cooking. I think the recipe is an adaptation of a BH&G's recipe.
Provided by Deely
Categories Pork
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400*.
- Mix together the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
- Heat skillet over med.-high heat until hot.
- Add oil; heat until hot.
- Rub chops generously with seasoning mixture.
- Add seasoned pork to hot oil; cook 2 minutes or until brown on one side.
- Turn pork chops; place skillet in oven and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink in the center.
- *Tip: You'll have extra rub, which will make this a really quick meal the next time you make this recipe.
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.
Nutrition Facts :
PORK WITH APRICOT SAUCE
Kris Wells of Hereford, Arizona dresses up pork tenderloin with a sweet apricot sauce mildly seasoned with ginger. It makes an impressive entree, yet leaves plenty of extra pork for meals later in the week. "The sauce is also good on baked ham," Kris adds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 servings (2 cups sauce) plus 2-1/2 pounds leftover pork.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until heated through., Slice the pork; serve 1-1/2 pounds with the apricot sauce. Refrigerate or freeze remaining pork for another use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 61g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE PORK CHOPS
Warm, spicy, and sweet, this wonderful Fall recipe is a guaranteed favorite for kids, and is great with smashed potatoes and buttered green beans.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). Place a medium dish in the oven to warm.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and place in hot pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, or until done. Transfer to the warm dish, and keep warm in the preheated oven.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter to skillet, and stir in brown sugar mixture and apples. Cover and cook until apples are just tender. Remove apples with a slotted spoon and arrange on top of chops. Keep warm in the preheated oven.
- Continue cooking sauce uncovered in skillet, until thickened slightly. Spoon sauce over apples and chops. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 27.4 mg, Sugar 14 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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right pork chops: Look for pork chops that are at least 1-inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
- Season the chops well: Before cooking, season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the chops properly: When searing the pork chops, be sure to do so over high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the chops while keeping the inside juicy.
- Cook the chops to the desired doneness: The ideal internal temperature for pork chops is 145 degrees Fahrenheit. However, you can cook them to a higher or lower temperature depending on your preference.
- Make the apricot caramel sauce: While the pork chops are cooking, make the apricot caramel sauce. This sauce is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and moisture to the pork chops.
Conclusion:
Pan-roasted pork chops with apricot caramel sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the apricot caramel sauce is a perfect complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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