Curried Apricot Pork Chops Recipe

By á-7149

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons apricot nectar
• 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh apricots
• 2 green onions, sliced

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside.
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. In a small nonstick skillet, cook chops in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove and set aside. let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Add apricots and onions to the pan; saute until onions are tender. Stir in nectar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with pork chops. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop with 1/3 cup sauce equals 306 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 679 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

8 points