Pork chops with prosciutto and apricots

I got this from one of my first cookbooks. I made it and everyone thought the pork was very tender.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 6  pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 6  slices prosciutto
• 6  dried apricots
• 1 1⁄2-2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Trim excess fat from pork.
2. With a knife make a pocket in the meaty part of each chop, cutting toward the bone.
3. Season each chop with salt& pepper.
4. Place 1 slice of prosciutto and apricot in the pocket of chop.
5. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over med-high heat.
6. Place pork in pan and cook for about 4-5 Minunts or till brown on both sides (turn pork only once) Add wine and water and bring to boil.
7. Reduce to low-med heat.
8. Cover pan tightly with lid.
9. Cook 20-30 minutes until pork is tender and cooked throughtout.