Bourbon Apricot Pork Chops are a perfect weeknight dinner idea! Gluten free and dairy free pork recipe made in 30 minutes in one pot with a simple fruit sauce.
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 Min or Less, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Pork
In a large, deep skillet, heat the 1 Tablespoon of oil over medium high heat.
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Sprinkle both sides of the pork chops with salt and black pepper.
4 pork chops, salt, black pepper
When the oil is hot, add the pork chops. Sear until browned, approximately 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium. Flip the pork chops and continue cooking until cooked all the way through, reaching the temperature of at least 145F in the middle.
Remove the pork chops. Set aside and cover.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil.
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until just softened, approximately 2 minutes.
1/3 cup yellow onion,
Add the chopped apricots and bourbon. Stir to scrape up any browned bits in the pan.
1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup bourbon
Add stock and thyme, and simmer sauce over medium low until it starts to thicken, approximately 7 minutes.
1 cup chicken stock, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Add the vinegar and stir. Season as desired with additional salt and black pepper. If too thick, add additional water or stock.
salt, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, black pepper
Add the pork chops and any juices back to the skillet (or serve sauce separately). Serve immediately.
Notes
You can use bone in or boneless pork chops. I prefer bone in as it lends extra flavor.I like to serve these with mashed potatoes and vegetables, using the sauce as a gravy. These are also great with rice!