Honey Apricot Pork Chops Recipe

I'm usually not a fan of pork chops, but I must say these ones were delicious. I seasoned them with a generous amount of chili powder to give them an extra kick, which we love in our food. Since I didn't have fresh or canned apricots, I substituted with apricot preserves instead. I will certainly be making this dish again - it's so easy and quick!

I have prepared this dish twice now. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly as written. While I enjoyed the flavor, I found the pork chops to be quite dry after browning for 5 minutes on each side, and the honey quickly caramelized during simmering. For my second attempt, I used thin-sliced pork chops and only browned them for about 1.5 minutes on each side. Instead of just honey, I combined 1 cup of apricot preserves with the honey before adding it to the skillet. This enhanced the apricot flavor and prevented the honey from darkening. I also believe this method helped in keeping the pork chops moist. Towards the end, I added quartered fresh apricot wedges to the mixture for a brief period to warm them without overcooking. I served the pork chops and fresh apricots over rice, drizzling the delicious juices on top. I will definitely be making this dish again! **UPDATE: Tonight, I experimented with using peaches and peach preserves, as they were plentiful at the farm market. I believe they worked just as well as apricots! :)**

I didn't have fresh apricots, so I used canned ones instead. I drained them but saved the juice, adding a little at the end to create more liquid for the rice to absorb. I also sprinkled a bit of cayenne on one side of each chop for a spicy kick. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors over rice, served with asparagus, was fantastic. This recipe is definitely a keeper - it's simple, quick to prepare, and incredibly delicious. My family loved it!

I made a few changes to the recipe by using half a sweet red onion instead of garlic, sautéing it in olive oil before browning the meat. I also used sliced peaches instead of apricots since fresh apricots were not available. After cooking the meat, I reduced the sauce before serving. The dish turned out delicious and paired perfectly with green beans and brown rice. I can't wait to try it again with fresh apricots next summer. No additional honey was necessary.

The flavors were fantastic, but when I followed the instructions precisely, the pork turned out too overcooked for my liking. After reading a few reviews, I decided to use preserves instead of fresh fruit. On my second attempt, I seared the meat for around 4 minutes on each side. After searing the second side, I took the pork out of the pan and poured in the sauce, letting it simmer until it thickened slightly. Then I added the meat back into the pan and let it simmer for only about 5 minutes.

This recipe was incredibly simple to follow and the end result was absolutely delicious. The pork turned out juicy and flavorful.

Absolutely effortless. The combination of apricots and honey perfectly complements the pork chops.

We liked the recipe but found the quality of the chops we used to be poor. We plan to try again using different chops.

Absolutely love it! The dish strikes the perfect balance of sweetness without being overwhelming, and it's quick and simple to prepare!

This experience was amazing and incredibly simple. My wife and I spent 6 hours painting our deck, and while she was showering, I managed to prepare dinner. She was pleasantly surprised by a meal that only took 35 minutes to make but turned out to be absolutely delicious!

Here is the rewritten review: "I typically don't eat pork, so I struggled to get the cooking times right. The first time, it was too pink inside, so I added 2 more minutes, which ended up overcooking it. Unfortunately, the savory flavors were lacking. I used fresh, very ripe apricots and followed the recipe precisely. I won't be making this dish again."