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Apricot Balsamic Pork Chops

Apricot balsamic pork chops are going to be in your weeknight dinner rotation after your first bite of this sweet and tangy dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup (59 g) apricot preserves
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon dijon mustard smooth, not grainy
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) water
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds (907 g) boneless pork chops
  • Several sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, garlic, water, and chicken stock. Set aside.
    1/4 cup apricot preserves, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • In a large (12 inch) cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and turn the heat onto high.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Season pork chops with salt and pepper then place into hot skillet and brown both sides.
    2 pounds boneless pork chops
  • Remove pork chops (you'll finish cooking it later) then cut the heat and move the skillet to another burner that hasn't been on.
  • VERY CAREFULLY pour the sauce into the skillet. It will hiss and bubble and spit so be extremely careful. You can choose to wait to do this if you're scared.
  • Place back onto medium-high heat and add the pork chops back in along with sprigs of thyme. Simmer in sauce until fully cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 12-15 minutes, depending how thick your pork chops are.
    Several sprigs of fresh thyme
  • Serve with generous sauce on top!

Notes

I added roasted potatoes and asparagus to the skillet for photo purposes but we had them as our side dish and didn't cook the veggies in the skillet. I roasted them in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pork chop with sauce | Calories: 408 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 47 g | Fat: 15 g | Sugar: 20 g

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