Apricot Glazed Pork Chops Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• Preheat grill to med-hot fire.
• In a small pan, combine the jam and vinegar. Over a low heat, cook until jam melts. Stir the mixture constantly.
• Add the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper. Remove from heat. Separate the glaze into 2 small containers, and set aside. (One will be to glaze the pork chops as they are cooking, and the other will be to put on your chops at the table).
• Trim pork chops. Lightly brush chops with oil.
• Add pepper.
• Place chops on a well-oiled grill.
• Brush glaze on one side of chops, flip over chops, and cook 2-3 minutes.
• Brush glaze on the other side, flip the chops over, and cook 2-3 more minutes on that side. (Throw the leftover glaze from this dish away).
• Cut center to check for doneness. You want a light pink blush near the bone.
• Add salt at the table.
• Use remaining container of glaze on chops at the table.

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.

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.

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• 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.

Steps:

• Combine the apricot jam, mustard, vinegar and lots of black pepper in the jam jar or a mason jar. Shake until well blended.
• Use the glaze like you would a BBQ sauce. Brush on or pour over pieces of grilled or pan-seared chicken, pork chop or salmon just before it's done cooking and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

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• Combine water, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir until the crystals are dissolved. Add pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
• Remove pork chops from the brine and shake off excess. Discard the remaining brine. Pat chops dry with paper towels and place on a plate or cutting board.
• Combine chili powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl. Distribute 1/2 of the rub mixture among the 4 chops and rub to coat the entire surface. Turn the chops and repeat. Allow chops to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine apricot all-fruit spread, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice for the glaze in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Carefully remove glaze and set aside.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if recommended by manufacturer. Spray each side of seasoned and rubbed chops with cooking spray.
• Place chops in the air fryer in a single layer and air-fry for 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
• Brush the tops of the chops with prepared glaze and air-fry until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Sprinkle chops with minced parsley, and serve with remaining glaze.

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.

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• Cut each squash half into 3 wedges; place in slow cooker. Top with onions, garlic and chops. Mix broth, jam, mustard, thyme and pepper until blended; pour over chops. Cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 2-1/2 to 3 hours). Transfer chops and vegetables to platter; cover to keep warm.
• Skim and discard excess fat from liquid in slow cooker. Add enough water to reserved liquid to measure 1-3/4 cups; pour into medium saucepan. Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until blended. Add to liquid in saucepan; mix well. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 min. or until thickened. Spoon over chops and vegetables.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Prepare stuffing as directed on package.
• Place chops on foil-covered baking sheet; spread with preserves. Top with stuffing.
• Bake 15 min. or until stuffing is golden brown and chops are done (145ºF). Remove from oven. Let stand 3 min. before serving.