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!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon dijon mustard (smooth, not grainy)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds boneless pork chops
- Several sprigs of fresh thyme
Directions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, balsamic vinegar, mustard, red pepper flakes, garlic, water, and chicken stock. Set aside.
- 2
In a large (12 inch) cast iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and turn the heat onto high.
- 3
Season pork chops with salt and pepper then place into hot skillet and brown both sides.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
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.
- 7
Serve with generous sauce on top!