Tangy Apricot Pork Chops Food

APRICOT TERIYAKI PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the preserves, teriyaki sauce, mustard and ginger.
• In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high flame.
• Season chops with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
• Spread 1 tablespoon of the preserves mixture over each pork chop, cover and cook over medium-low heat for 6 minutes or until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a full boil. Add snow peas and cook for 3 minutes. Add pasta and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Drain pasta and peas and place in a large serving bowl.
• Stir in all but 1/4 cup of preserves mixture. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
• Serve pasta with pork chops, spooning reserved apricot-mustard-teriyaki sauce on top.

TANGY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place chops in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with pepper. Add the onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender. , Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into liquid in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes or until thickened. If desired, serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

APRICOT HABANERO PORK CHOPS

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.

GRILLED SWEET AND TANGY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the pork chops lightly on both sides with the Seasoning Salt. Remember, we aren't rubbing the chops.
• Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Brush them with the Sweet and Tangy Glaze the last 5 minutes of grilling. Internal temperature should register 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chops from the grill to a serving platter and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Mix the salt, onion powder, black pepper, garlic powder, celery seed, cayenne, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Reserve a small amount for another use.
• You can store the remaining Seasoning Salt in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and refrigerate if not using immediately.

BRAISED PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it brown the pork chops, patted dry and seasoned with salt and pepper, and transfer them to a plate. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and in it cook the shallot, the cumin, the ground coriander, the zest, and the gingerroot over moderately low heat, stirring, until the shallot is softened. Add the wine, the broth, and the apricots, bring the liquid to a simmer, and in it braise the pork chops, covered, over moderately low heat for 20 minutes, or until they are tender. Transfer the chops to a serving plate with a slotted spatula and keep them warm. In a small bowl stir together well the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter, softened, and the flour until the mixture is well combined, add the beurre manié to the braising liquid, and bring the sauce to a boil, stirring. Simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is thickened, stir in the fresh coriander and salt and pepper to taste, and pour the sauce over the pork chops.

TANGY PORK CHOP STUFFING BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cook chops in skillet on medium heat 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing in large saucepan as directed on package.
• Place chops in 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside. Mix cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce and sugar. Add to stuffing; mix lightly. Spoon evenly over chops.
• Bake 30 min. or until chops are cooked through (160ºF).

TANGY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place chops in slow cooker.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add onions, celery, green pepper and tomatoes.
• Combine ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, bouillon and sugar.
• Pour over vegetables.
• Cover and cook LOW 5-6 hours
• Mix cornstarch and water til smooth.
• Stir into liquid in slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high 30 minutes til thickened.
• Serve over rice if desired.

TANGY CROCK POT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place chop in a slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Add onions, green pepper and tomatoes. Combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and bouillon; pour over vegetables.
• Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours.
• Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 20 minute or until thickened.
• Serve over rice.