Apricot Citrus Pork Chops with a Cranberry Walnut Rice Pilaf Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Pork loin | 4 Pound, boneless/skinless | |
| Orange marmalade | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Apricot jam | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Apricot preserves may also be used.) | |
| Chicken broth | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Soy sauce | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Thyme | 1 Teaspoon, dried | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
| Pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon (to taste) | |
| Minute instant brown rice | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Walnuts | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Dried cranberry | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Scallion | 5 Medium, chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 2177 Calories from Fat 612
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68 g104.5%
Saturated Fat 17.7 g88.7%
Trans Fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 387 mg129%
Sodium 1499 mg62.5%
Total Carbohydrates 237 g78.9%
Dietary Fiber 12 g48%
Sugars 80.4 g
Protein 150 g299.7%
Vitamin A 7.9% Vitamin C 17.2%
Calcium 10.8% Iron 25.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. To make the rice pilaf, bring the chicken broth up to a boil then stir in the instant brown rice, walnuts and cranberries then cover the pot, lower the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Turn off the heat and let it stand for 3 minutes covered before fluffing with a fork and stirring in the scallions.
MAKING
3. To make the pork chops, in a medium bowl stir together the apricot preserves, orange marmalade, soy sauce and chicken broth and set aside.
4. Season the pork chops with dried thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Sear them in a large nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick, over a medium high heat for 3 minutes per side. The chops should be lightly golden
5. Pour the glaze mixture over the pork, lower the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes per side then uncover and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes or until the liquid in the pan has reduced to a sticky consistency and then they’re ready to serve.
SERVING
6. Serve hot with the rice pilaf
Editors Review
There is something about pork that makes it a satisfying meal for everyone. This dish combines pork with apricots and serves it with rice to form a really filling meal. This is a great dish to impress friends and family and as a supper dishChef
