Chili Apricot Pork Chops Recipes

SPICY AIR FRYER PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Combine water, salt, and sugar in a bowl and stir until the crystals are dissolved. Add pork chops, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
• Remove pork chops from the brine and shake off excess. Discard the remaining brine. Pat chops dry with paper towels and place on a plate or cutting board.
• Combine chili powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl. Distribute 1/2 of the rub mixture among the 4 chops and rub to coat the entire surface. Turn the chops and repeat. Allow chops to come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine apricot all-fruit spread, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, chili-garlic sauce, and lime juice for the glaze in a medium, microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave mixture on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through. Carefully remove glaze and set aside.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) if recommended by manufacturer. Spray each side of seasoned and rubbed chops with cooking spray.
• Place chops in the air fryer in a single layer and air-fry for 8 minutes, turning halfway through.
• Brush the tops of the chops with prepared glaze and air-fry until pork chops are no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Sprinkle chops with minced parsley, and serve with remaining glaze.

HONEY APRICOT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, and sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the chops well on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
• Stir in honey, apricots, and garlic; cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer, inserted into the center of a chop, should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle with parsley, and serve chops topped with the apricots and pan juices.

APRICOT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place apricots in a bowl.
• Pour orange juice over apricots.
• Add preserves, brown sugar, and curry powder and stir gently. Set aside.
• Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil.
• Cook chops about 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Reduce heat to low. Add apricot and juice mixture.
• Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until chops are done.
• Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions.