Best 7 Pork And Apricot Curry Recipes

APRICOT CURRY PORK STEAKS (CROCK POT OR NOT)

Steps:

• Combine apricot nectar, curry powder, and garlic powder and set aside.
• Sprinkle pork steaks with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat and brown pork steaks on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side.
• CROCKPOT OPTION:.
• Dump dried apricots into crock pot and place pork steaks over apricots.
• Pour nectar mixture over pork.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
• STOVE TOP OPTION:.
• After meat is browned add dried apricots and nectar mixture to skillet.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, or until meat is tender.

PORK AND APRICOT CURRY

Steps:

• Fry the onion in the sunflower oil in a heavy pan until deep golden in colour.
• Add the pork and fry for further 3 mins stirring.
• Add the crushed garlic and fry for further 2 minutes.
• Now add the curry powder and cardamon pods and keep stirring until all the spices in the powder have released their scent.
• Add tomato puree and stir well then add enough water to cover all ingredients.
• Add 3/4 can of apricots and all the syrup, chicken bouillon powder, pepper and soy sauce.
• Simmer covered for 11/2 to 2 hours until pork is meltingly tender.
• Add last of apricots, coconut cream and salt if necessary.
• Cook for further 1/2 hour until sauce has thickened, taste again and add lemon juice if needed to balance the sweetness. This curry should be savoury and not too sweet.
• Best cooked the day before serve topped with fresh coriander, basmati rice, finely sliced onion rings soaked in sweet vinegar and fresh mint and diced fresh tomatoes sprinkled with lemon pepper.

PORK WITH SPICED APRICOTS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium and put the pork steaks on to a large baking tray lined with foil to catch the juices. Brush with a little oil and season to taste. Arrange the apricots around the pork, cut side up. Dot the apricots with the butter, then sprinkle with the chilli and sugar.
• Grill for 15 mins, turning the pork over half way through, until cooked and golden and the apricots are soft and sticky, but still holding their shape. Serve the apricots alongside the pork, drizzled with any sticky juices - great with vegetables and mash.

APRICOT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is softened and is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Place the drumsticks in the skillet, and brown the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
• Bake the chicken drumsticks in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Bring the apricot nectar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high eat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; stir cornstarch mixture and curry powder into the apricot nectar. Add dried apricots. Transfer the baked drumsticks into the apricot mixture.
• Heat the skillet used to cook the chicken over medium heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, and green chile pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened. Pour the drumsticks and apricot sauce into the skillet. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in water chestnuts just before serving.

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread butter all over the pork tenderloin. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Combine garlic powder, apricot preserves, honey, and sherry in a separate bowl.
• Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the apricot sauce. Return the pork to the oven. Continue roasting, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

APRICOT PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Pound pork slices with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Brown pork on each side. Remove pork from pan, reserving drippings., Add preserves, green onions, vinegar, mustard and remaining butter to pan; bring just to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3-4 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Return pork to pan; cook until pork is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

GOLDEN PORK AND APRICOT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from pork chops.
• Cook without any added fat in a large, heavy or non stick pan until lightly browned.
• Add the onion and capsicums to the pan and stir over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir in curry powder and the flour.
• Add the stock, stirring, then add the apricots and mustard.
• Cover and simmer for 25- 30 minutes, until tender.
• Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
• Nice with rice or mashed potatoes.
• (Can substitute lamb chops instead of pork).