Got some pork chops and looking for ways to use them? Perfect Grilled Pork Chops with Sweet BBQ Pork Rub and Classic Southern Smothered Pork Chops are two of our other favorite preparations!
Creamy Apricot Pork Chops
I fell in love with these creamy apricot pork chops not long after I fell in love with my husband. Possibly before, actually. See, apricot pork chops is another signature recipe from my husband’s Grandma Nash. Along with her poppy seed dressing and english toffee, these creamy apricot pork chops are one of the tried and true recipes that she was known for and made over and over again. I can’t say for sure that she made these tender pork chops the first time I met her, but it wasn’t too long into our relationship that I was introduced to this unique and tasty dish that quickly became a favorite that I would make at home. Now every time I make apricot pork chops for my family, I am reminded of her. While I’m not normally a fan of canned fruit, I make an exception when it comes to these apricot pork chops. Some of the syrup that the apricots come in is used to sweeten and flavor the savory sauce that is made with cream of chicken soup, a little sour cream, and some chopped green onions. I know, people get all up in arms over cream of chicken soup as an ingredient, but it’s the way grandma made it and it makes dinner so easy, so I’m sticking with it here. Although if you want to, you can make condensed cream of chicken soup from scratch and use that instead. The apricot halves are added right toward the end of cooking, just so the fruit can heat up a bit and become one with the rest of the dish without cooking down into mush (which is what happens when the apricot halves get added too early). I prefer boneless thin-cut pork chops for this dish, although I will often buy a big package of the thick ones from Costco and then slice them in half. You could use bone-in pork chops if you want, but it might take a few minutes more for the pork chops to cook through. This fruit-focused main dish is easily one of my favorite pork chop recipes ever. I know apples and pork chops are often paired together, but I love, love, love apricots with pork chops and have another glazed apricot pork chops recipe that I make too, which will eventually make it’s way to the blog. You could serve these creamy apricot pork chops over mashed potatoes or even rice, but we always enjoy them with cooked egg noodles. The yummy sauce coats the pasta in a velvety savory-sweet deliciousness and you can get a perfect bite with a little bit of apricot, pork chop, and pasta altogether.
How to Make Skillet Pork Chops with Creamy Apricot Sauce
If you have ever wondered how to cook pork chops in a cast iron skillet, it’s as simple as can be.
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