ASIAN-APRICOT GLAZED PORK LOIN CHOPS

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This recipe is based on one that was from my Grandmother's handwritten recipe note-cards. Over the years I've played with it and ended up with this Asian-inspired version.

Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless pork loin chops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large white onion
2 tablespoons cooking oil
3 garlic cloves (minced finely)
3/4 cup apricot nectar
2/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce

Steps:

  • Chop onion.
  • Mix together the 1/4 tsp of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and the Ginger.
  • Season loin chops with the spice mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, and add the 2 TBS of oil.
  • Brown the onion and the loin chops for approximately 5 minutes per side.
  • Mix together all the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
  • When loin chops are browned on both sides, add the sauce mixture.
  • Simmer on medium-low heat for approximately 15-20 minutes, until pork is done to an internal temperature of 170 degrees and sauce is reduced and thickened.
  • Taste sauce (say Yum) and add more pepper or soy sauce to taste, if desired.
  • Serve over steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 124, Sodium 1007.8, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 31.4, Protein 42.1

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