Pork Chops or Pork Ribs With Apricot Pineapple Sauce

Meat is browned with fat drained. Ribs are cut in 2 or 3 rib pieces The sauce is poured over and the meat is baked . Everything can be made ahead of time, refrigerated and then baked. I like to use pork chops but any type of chop can be used, venison, elk, buffalo or beef round steak cut in serving pieces. Grilled pineapple can be served as a side dish with rice or noodles or mashed potatoes. The recipe started from using pineapple juice thickened with cornstarch and soaked dried apricots; years ago there was not combination preserves to the present recipe posted.Photos show pork chops, steak and maui maui fish. It is delicious with all meats.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  pork chops (approximately 6 chops) or 2  lbs  pork ribs, cut in serving sizes
• 1  large  white onion, sliced

• Rub

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon  celery salt

• Sauce

• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  cup  apricot  pineapple preserves
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2  drops  hot sauce (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Mix the rub in a small bowl.
2. Rub it in the meat on both sides and set aside.
3. If the meat used does not have fat, heat two tablespoons of oil in a large fry pan.
4. Lightly brown the meat.
5. Place in a greased overproof dish or pan with lid.
6. Saute the white sliced onions and set aside.
7. Mix the sauce ingredients and add the one remaining tblsp of oil in a saucepan and heat until the sauce starts to simmer. Stir, turn low and taste. Add more hot sauce if desired.
8. Preheat oven 350*.
9. Pour sauce over chops or ribs, turning them to cover with sauce.
10. Pour onions over the meat.
11. Cover.
12. You may use foil for a cover if desired.
13. Cook for 1 hour.