Apricot-Glazed American Pork Loin Chops

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 bone-in ribeye (rib) pork chops (3/4-thick)

1/4 cup apricot preserves

2 tsp. curry powder

2 Tbsp. apricot preserves

4 apricots (pits removed and chopped)

2 tsp. fresh cilantro (stemmed and chopped)

Cooking:

1. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup apricot preserves and curry powder. Brush over both sides of pork chops. Place on pre-heated medium-hot grill. Cook for 8 to 9 minutes (about 4 minutes per side) or until internal temperature as measured with an instant-read thermometer reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit, followed by a 3-minute rest time.

2. Meanwhile, combine apricots, preserves and cilantro. When ready to serve, spoon Chunky Apricot Sauce over pork chops.

Courtesy of the National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa.