Pork Chops with Ginger-Cherry Sauce

By Judy1

Pork Chops with Ginger-Cherry Sauce
Using bottled preserves creates a nice thick sauce extra quickly, and it makes this recipe versatile; you can use apricot, plum, or whatever fruit preserves you have on hand. The ginger gives a slight spicy tinge to the sauce that works nicely with the pork. You can also use this recipe with chicken breasts or steak.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 4 (4-ounce) center-cut boneless pork chops, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World)
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; add to pan. Cook 4 minutes on each side; remove pork from pan.

Combine preserves and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Add preserves mixture to pan; reduce heat, and cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Return pork to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.