So I've been trying really hard to stick to my list when I'm there--so many of our household staples are cheaper there, if I can buy smartly and make sure the food doesn't spoil before we eat it all.
But the free samples--they always get me! Last week I tried a sample of some apricot preserves--they were delicious! The jar, however, is gigantic. After I had my taste, which was really good, I decided to buy it, and hope that we can actually eat all those preserves before they go bad!
When I got home I found some boneless pork chops in the freezer that needed to be eaten, and one of the first recipes I found for pork chops was this one! I had all the ingredients except the wine (it had been a while since anyone had a glass of wine around this place) so I hopped over to the Missouri side of State Line to find a place that sold alcohol (I'm still not well-versed on the Kansas alcohol laws). Just so happened the recipe called for a sweet and fruity wine--my favorite--so I picked up a Junebug Riesling. Not the best riesling I've ever had, but it was good in the recipe. And what do I know, I haven't had a drink in a year!
You mix together the wine, preserves, and some ginger (I actually used Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus blend, because I like all the flavors together and I'm not a huge fan of ginger alone).
The pork chops are browned in olive oil (I added some minced garlic to the pan, because what's not better with a little garlic),
then the apricot preserves and wine are cooked down to make a glaze. I wish you could have smelled this cooking!
We had white rice and mixed vegetables on the side. The chops were very tender and the sauce was sweet but not too sweet. My husband liked it (but he likes everything) and the toddler enjoyed it as well! Success :) It seemed like a fancy meal, but it was ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight, and healthy. Put this one in the win column.
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