Recipes:
Apricot-Glazed Pork Chops
INGREDIENTS
* 4 boneless pork chops (7 ounces each)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup apricot nectar
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/3 cup apricot preserves
* 2 cups hot cooked white rice
**SERVES:** 4
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MAKE AHEAD
Prepare the glaze in step 3 up to 24 hours in advance. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.
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VARIATION
For a spicy treat, substitute pepper jelly for the apricot preserves.
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DIRECTIONS
**1.** Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
**2.** Add pork to skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, turning once, about 10 minutes.
**3.** Combine nectar, soy sauce, garlic and preserves in a small bowl; mix well.
**4.** Pour apricot mixture over pork; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until pork is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Serve over hot rice.
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Make It Quicker
* A super-quick way to measure the apricot preserves is to first warm them in the microwave until they can be easily poured into a measuring cup.
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