Grilled Curry Pork Chops With Apricot Sauce Recipes

PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix ginger, salt, garlic powder and pepper; rub onto both sides of chops. In a small saucepan, combine preserves, hoisin sauce and pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup for brushing chops after grilling., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with remaining sauce during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Brush chops with reserved sauce; sprinkle with green onions and peanuts.

CURRIED APRICOT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine apricot nectar, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, soy sauce & curry powder. Mix well, then set aside.
• Sprinkle chops with lemon pepper, then, in a small nonstick skillet, cook the chops in oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F (Make that 160 degrees, if you're an ol-fashioned cook!). Remove chops & set them aside.
• Add apricots & onions to the pan & cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the nectar mixture, then return chops to the pan & heat through, spooning the sauce over the top of the chops. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened.
• At that point, eat & enjoy!

PORK AND APRICOT CURRY

Steps:

• Fry the onion in the sunflower oil in a heavy pan until deep golden in colour.
• Add the pork and fry for further 3 mins stirring.
• Add the crushed garlic and fry for further 2 minutes.
• Now add the curry powder and cardamon pods and keep stirring until all the spices in the powder have released their scent.
• Add tomato puree and stir well then add enough water to cover all ingredients.
• Add 3/4 can of apricots and all the syrup, chicken bouillon powder, pepper and soy sauce.
• Simmer covered for 11/2 to 2 hours until pork is meltingly tender.
• Add last of apricots, coconut cream and salt if necessary.
• Cook for further 1/2 hour until sauce has thickened, taste again and add lemon juice if needed to balance the sweetness. This curry should be savoury and not too sweet.
• Best cooked the day before serve topped with fresh coriander, basmati rice, finely sliced onion rings soaked in sweet vinegar and fresh mint and diced fresh tomatoes sprinkled with lemon pepper.

PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork with garlic pepper blend. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops in oil on each side. , Combine the preserves, chives and salt; spoon over chops. Reduce heat; cover and cook until a thermometer reads 145°, 5-6 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with sauce.