Description
Juicy grilled chops coated in a sweet and tangy apricot glaze, paired with caramelized fruit for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 4 thick bone-in chops
- 6 apricots, halved and pits removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix apricot jam, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Preheat grill on high heat for about 10 minutes.
- Pat chops dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Reduce grill heat to medium and cook chops for 5 minutes on one side.
- Brush apricot halves with olive oil and place on indirect heat.
- Flip chops and begin brushing with glaze.
- Continue flipping and glazing every minute for about 5 minutes until caramelized.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve with grilled apricots.
Notes
- Apply glaze toward the end to avoid burning.
- Let meat rest before serving to retain juices.
- Adjust cooking time for boneless cuts.
- Peaches or nectarines can be used instead of apricots.
- Cook over medium heat for even grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
