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Apricot Pork Chops

A bit sweet and spicy with a strong apricot note, this quick pork chop makes a lovely spring or summer meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword american, apricot, dairy-free, easy, egg-free, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, pork, pork chop
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 317kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

  • 2 dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon glucomann
  • 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon monk fruit granulated, omit if using coconut aminos
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha optional, omit for nightshade-free
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pound pork chops

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven’s broiler (or turn the oven to 500ºF) and position the oven rack in the top third of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and rub with a bit of oil and set aside.
  • Combine the apricots, water, glucomann, coconut aminos, sriracha, garlic, and apple cider vinegar in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Place the chops onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle both sides generously with salt. Broil the pork about 4 inches from the broiler, flipping half way through. With about 5 minutes of cooking to go, spoon a quarter of the sauce over top of the chops, broil for one minute, then flip and sauce the second side. Broil. Repeat the process to use the remaining sauce.
  • The size and thickness will determine the cooking time so the best way to tell is by temperature. Generally, 1/2-inch chops take 4-5 minutes per side, 3/4-inch chops take 6-8 minutes per side, and 1-inch chops take 8-10 minutes per side. Cook until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145ºF. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg