First, I have to share this Pan-Roasted Pork Chops w/ Apricot Sauce recipe with everyone! Not only is this delicious, but my family has loved this for years!! I love it because of the ease and speed of the dish. You will be able to enjoy more quality time with friends and family when you try this delicious dish. Hopefully, this yummy recipe of pan-roasted pork chops will help you please your family on any night. Delish!!
Ingredients:
For The Pork Chops –
4 – 6 oz bone in pork chops Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
For The Apricot Sauce –
1 cup diced yellow onion 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 2 Cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 C. slivered dried apricots 1/4 C. low-sugar apricot jam 2 tsp. minced lemon zest 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. minced fresh thyme
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375
Season both sides of pork with salt & pepper. Brown chops on both sides with oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cover pan, transfer to oven, and roast chops for 7 minutes. Remove chops from oven and transfer to a platter. Tent chops with aluminum foil and let them rest while preparing sauce.
Sauté onion in same pan with roasted pork juices over medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth and cider vinegar. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
Stir dried apricots, jam, and lemon zest into the mixture. Simmer until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat.
Whisk in butter and thyme. Serve with Mashed Cauliflower.
Pair These Pan Roasted Pork Chops w/ The Ricord Merlot
** Speed the process to approximately 20 minutes: After browning chops just reduce heat and continue cooking in the pan. You can also us any Apricot Spread that can be found on the Jelly aisle in the grocery store! This will give you more quality time with your family.
Alternative choices: Pair the chops with a Plum Sauce. Also, roasted potatoes and fresh green beans with sautéed mushrooms actually are the perfect side dishes.
Additional Dinner Options: Crab Alfredo Pasta