Monday, July 30, 2012

Apricot-Onion Pork Chops

Recipe Courtesy of Taste of Home
Modified Slightly

Prep Time  15 minutes
Total Time  30 minutes
Serves 6

The sauce is a combination of sweet and tangy.  This was really good!



Ingredients:

6 boneless pork chops
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, sliced and seperated into rings
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon minced, fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 1/2 teaspoons water

Directions:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until tender. Combine the broth, preserves, ginger and garlic; pour into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until meat juices run clear.
  • Remove chops and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Spoon over pork chops.
  • Thursday, July 5, 2012

    Broccoli Salad

    Recipe Courtesy of family member

    Prep Time  20 minutes
    Total Time  20 minutes
    Serves 8-10

    My sister in law made this a few years ago for a family gathering.  I'm usually not a big fan of broccoli but this was so good that I asked for the recipe.



    Ingredients:
    2 heads fresh broccoli, broken into small florets
    1 cup chopped red onion
    1 cup raisins
    1/2 cup chopped pecans
    1/2 cup sunflower seeds
    1 lb bacon, fried and crumbled into small pieces
    2 cups shredded cheese

    Directions:
    Mix all ingredients and set aside. 

    Salad Dressing:
    1 cup mayonnaise
    3 tablespoons sugar
    3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

    Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl and pour over broccoli mixture.  Combine well.  Chill until ready to serve.