Pork Chops With Sweet Curried Onion

lazyme's Note:

This is a quick weeknight entree that is simple and tasty. I usually up the jam to 4 tablespoons. From Bon Appetit.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• 1 large red onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 4 pork chops, 1/2-inch thick (about 1 pound total)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl stir together the water and jam.
2. Halve the onion and thinly slice.
3. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, and then cook the onion with the curry powder, stirring, until the onion is softened.
4. Stir the onions into the jam mixture and season with salt and pepper.
5. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper.
6. In skillet heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
7. Sauté the chops until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
8. Add curried onion to pan and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Reviews

[WiGal]

Very nice. There is just a hint of curry and apricot. Easy peasy. I appreciate that I always have these ingredients on hand. Think this recipe is big enough to serve four. Thank you lazyme for sharing.