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A sizzling pork chop being brushed with apricot glaze on a hot grill
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Apricot Glazed Pork Chops

Four pork chops with apricot glazed flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops 1 inch thick, about 8 oz each, bone-in unless boneless is specified
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix apricot preserves, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  6. Transfer pork chops to a baking dish.
  7. Pour the apricot mixture over the pork chops.
  8. Bake for about 5-12 minutes, checking early, until the center reaches 145°F. Thickness and searing temperature affect timing.
  9. Baste the chops with the glaze halfway through cooking.
  10. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates. Remove from heat and rest at least 3 minutes before serving.
  11. Serve hot, spooning extra glaze over the pork chops.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer, baking dish, oven.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.