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Grilled Pork Chops with Apricot-Brandy Glaze

Written by Jon Amos | Jun 2, 2020 8:58:46 PM

 

Ready to get outside and grill? These grilled pork chops with apricot-brandy glaze from Chef Marta Hernandez are sweet and tangy with a fun, fruity twist. Read more about apricots in this month's featured ingredient by dietitian Susan Marquez.

Grilled Pork Chops with Apricot-Brandy Glaze

By Chef Marta Hernandez
Serves 6

Ingredients

Pork Chops:
6 center-cut, bone-in pork loin chops, about 1 ½-inch thick
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder 
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, stems removed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon umami powder (mushroom powder), optional

Glaze:
½ cup apricot preserves
4 tablespoons apricot brandy
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 lemons, juiced

Directions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat on one side and low heat on the other. 

Rub each of the pork chops with olive oil. 

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, thyme, and umami powder (if using). Rub pork chops with the mixture on both sides.

In a small pan, heat the apricot preserves over low heat. Stir in the apricot brandy and the lemon juice. Remove from heat and set aside. 

Grill the pork chops over medium-high heat until browned (about 4 minutes). Turn and repeat on the other side.

Move pork chops to the low side of the grill and brush generously with glaze. Cook for 2 minutes on each side. Pork chops are done when internal temperature reaches 155°F.

Remove from the grill and let stand for 3 minutes. Serve.