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Apricot Pork Chops on a black platter
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Apricot Pork Chops

Apricot Pork Chops are a quick and easy meal that can be grilled or baked in the oven.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apricot sauce, Grilled Pork Chops, pork chops
Servings: 4 pork chops
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper

For the Apricot Sauce

  • 1 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure cane syrup
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey optional
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch ground red pepper

Instructions

  • Set the pork chops out to come to room temperature. 
  • Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare a grill fire to about 350° with hickory for smoke flavor.
  • Combine apricot preserves with apple cider vinegar, cane syrup and whiskey in a small saucepan.
  • In a small bowl combine onion flakes, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper. 
  • Whisk into sauce mixture and cook over medium heat.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and then lower to a simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Grill pork chops over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 10 minutes.
  • Flip pork chops and brush with apricot glaze. 
  • Continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until pork chops reach 145° with a digital thermometer.
  • Remove from grill and allow to rest about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Conventional Oven Method:

  • Cook pork chops on a sheet pan in a 400° oven for 15 minutes. 
  • Brush with sauce and continue to cook until pork chops reach 145° internal temperature. 

How to Store and Reheat:

  • Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
  • To reheat, slice thin and place in a skillet with additional sauce or a few tablespoons of water. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring often until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1743mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g