Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears Recipe

Name: Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pears, peeled; 2 tsp. lemon juice; 16 fl oz (2 cups) low calorie apple cranberry juice; 1/2 cup low sugar apricot jam; 2 fl oz (1/4 cup) orange juice; 1/4 cup low-fat butter flavor spread, divided; 1 lb. pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (4, 4 oz. chops); 3 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 tsp. chopped garlic clove; 2 cups cauliflower florets; 1/4 cup bacon bits; 32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

Servings: persons

4 pears, peeled
2 tsp. lemon juice
16 fl oz (2 cups) low calorie apple cranberry juice
1/2 cup low sugar apricot jam
2 fl oz (1/4 cup) orange juice
1/4 cup low-fat butter flavor spread, divided
1 lb. pork chops, 1/2 inch thick (4, 4 oz. chops)
3 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Walnuts
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. chopped garlic clove
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/4 cup bacon bits
32 fl oz (4 cups) drinking water

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SPRINKLE pears with lemon juice to prevent browning.
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Place in microwave-safe dish and cover with cranapple juice.
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Cover and cook on HIGH 6 to 8 min.
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or until pear is fork tender.
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Spoon juice over pears, cover, and chill while dinner is being prepared.
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STIR together apricot jam, orange juice and 2 Tbsp.
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of the spread in a small saucepan until spread is melted.
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PLACE pork chop on heated grill or under the oven broiler.
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Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
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Brush with glaze during cooking.
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HEAT remaining 2 Tbsp.
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of spread in a skillet.
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Add walnuts, onions and garlic.
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Cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until walnuts are lightly toasted and onions are tender.
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Set aside.
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ADD cauliflower to small amount of water in a medium saucepan; cover.
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Bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 8 to 10 min.
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or until cauliflower is crisp-tender.
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Drain.
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Toss cauliflower with walnut mix.
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Sprinkle with bacon bits.
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SERVE each person 1, 4 oz.
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pork chop with 1/2 cup cauliflower.
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COMPLEMENT each dinner with 1 chilled poached pear and an 8 fl oz (1 cup) glass of water.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pears, peeled, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 16 fl oz (2 cups) low calorie apple cranberry juice, 1/2 cup low sugar apricot jam, and more.

Yes, Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Glazed Pork Chop with Poached Pears

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