PORK CHOPS WITH APRICOT GLAZE

Pork Chops with Apricot Glaze image

This quick recipe is fantastic! The seasonings add just the right amount of flavor, and the apricot preserves offer a touch of sweetness. The glaze is also tasty on grilled chicken. -Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.