Fruited Chops Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray a 1.5-qt. casserole dish with cooking spray.
• Salt and pepper one side of chops, to taste.
• Place chops in prepared dish, seasoned side down and with the thick rib toward the center.
• Season the other side of the chops to taste.
• Spread about 1 1/2 tsp of jam on each chop. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
• Bake, uncovered, to desired doneness, about 25 minutes for rare. Add additional time if you like your chops cooked more.
• Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Spoon vinegar & juices from pan over chops when serving.

Steps:

• In a skillet,cook pork over medium heat until brown; drain.
• Place pineapple, prunes and apricots on pork in skillet.
• Pour dressing over fruit and pork and heat to boiling; reduce heat; cover and simmer until pork is done, about 20-25 minutes.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, preserves, corn syrup, mustard and cloves; set aside., Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper. On a lightly oiled grill, grill chops, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting frequently with sauce mixture. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a 9x13" pan.
• (Spray pan with cooking spray, if desired).
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine remaining ingredients, using orange juice to achieve desired moistness.
• Spread dressing evenly over pork chops.
• Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour.
• This can be made early in the day and refrigerated until cooking time.