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Pecan Apricot Pork Chops
Recipes
Pecan Apricot Pork Chops
4 servings
20 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Large zip-top bag
  • 1 ½ lb pork center loin chops (¾-inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon herb garlic butter
  • 2 teaspoons roasted garlic
  • ½ cup frozen diced onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup dried apricots (or canned halved peaches)
  • ⅓ cup peach nectar (or canned peach juice)
  • 1 (2-oz) bag pecan pieces (½ cup)

Steps

    1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place cornstarch and seasoned salt in zip-top bag; shake to mix. Add pork chops (wash hands); seal bag tightly and shake to coat.
    2. Place butter in pan; swirl to coat. Add pork chops, using tongs, and cook 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
    3. Add garlic, onions, and green chiles. Turn pork chops and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    4. Stir in apricots, nectar, and pecans; reduce to medium. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, and until pork is 145°F. Serve apricots and sauce over pork chops.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 480, Total Fat 28g, Sat Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 120mg, Sodium 340mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 13g, Protein 37g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 6%, Iron 10%