Sweet and Spicy Apricot-Glazed Pork Chops Recipe
Prep Time:
8 minutes
Cook Time:
18 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 bone-in pork rib chops
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¾ cup apricot preserves
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chiles
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions
  1. Season the pork chops liberally on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  3. Prepare the glaze by placing a small saucepan over medium heat and adding the apricot preserves, garlic, dried chile, paprika, and lime juice. Stir.
  4. Bring glaze to a light boil, then simmer and cook for 2 minutes, until thickened slightly.
  5. Spray an ovenproof frying pan with cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat.
  6. Sear the pork chops on both sides until browned, approximately 3 minutes per side.
  7. Spoon half of the glaze over the pork chops.
  8. Place the chops in the oven and cook for 4 minutes.
  9. Remove the chops from the oven, flip, and spoon over the remaining glaze. Return to the oven for 4 minutes.
  10. Turn the oven to broil, then broil the chops for 2 minutes, or until the tops have browned nicely and the internal temperature reads 145 F. Rest for 5 minutes.
  11. Add the pork chops to a serving platter. Spoon the glaze over the chops and serve.