Apricot
Pork Chops with Flaming Apricot Bourbon Sauce
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Juliebell
February 18, 2014
I love your second attempt, a little startling and also a little thrilling. I'm fixing this week and going for thrilling. Thanks for a lovely sounding recipe.
BigDaveSpoon
April 16, 2011
Great sauce, absolutely awesome! Instead of starting witha cold pan, have you tried this with a quick sear, and then finishing in the oven?
wander01
April 14, 2011
Great recipe! I served this with sweet mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach with garlic last night - all of the flavors blended together really well. Also, Scotch works as a substitute for bourbon if that's all you have on hand.
gingerroot
April 15, 2011
So glad you enjoyed it, wander01! Mmmm...sweet mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach...now I know what I want to eat with these chops the next time I make it. Thanks for letting me know.
fiveandspice
April 2, 2011
The fennel in these is a stroke of genius! They were totally delicious. I already can't wait to make them again!
gingerroot
April 2, 2011
Aw, thanks, fiveandspice! Fennel seed can be strong, but I thought by using just a bit, crushing, and combining with the brown sugar it would work with the other flavors. I am so thrilled that you enjoyed them.
pauljoseph
April 1, 2011
Congrats on the editors pick gingerroot,
gingerroot
April 1, 2011
Thank you, pauljoseph!! Congrats to you on your EP! I will definitely try it during mango season.
Sagegreen
March 26, 2011
These look so inviting! Thanks for this great recipe.
gingerroot
March 26, 2011
You're welcome, Sagegreen! I hope you try these - the apricot and bourbon pair nicely with the chops.
fiveandspice
March 24, 2011
Wonderful combination of flavors gingerroot!
gingerroot
March 24, 2011
Thank you, fiveandspice! Now that I have done it successfully, I think it could be fun experimenting/pairing different spirits (with all their varied and complex flavors) with other ingredients.
hardlikearmour
March 24, 2011
This sounds soooo good! Love that you added a little fennel to the chops, and the apricot & bourbon combo sounds delish.
gingerroot
March 24, 2011
Thanks, hardlikearmour! The sauce is really tasty and pairs really nicely with the pork. I was happy to have it for dinner two nights in a row! : )
Bevi
March 24, 2011
Wow, gingerroot - these chops look amazing! Maker's Mark is always in my booze nook, so these are a go! I love your combination of crushed fennel seed and brown sugar.
gingerroot
March 24, 2011
Thanks, Bevi! I do hope you give this a try. I always think of fennel and pork but was not sure how it would work with the other flavors...but since there is just a hint of it, combined with the brown sugar, it becomes a layer of flavor that works, I think.
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