Shortcut Glazed Pork Chops Recipe Is Worth Making (2 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) Pork High Protein Recipes Dinner Budget Recipes Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Shortcut Recipes
Looking at those pork chops and wondering how to make them a little more exciting? Grab a jar of fruit preserves or jelly and try this easy two-ingredient pork chop recipe. Really. That's all you need to make tender, juicy glazed pork chops at home for a high-protein dinner any night of the week.
Seriously, with just one ingredient you can take those chops to sweet flavortown. Another bonus is that this shortcut recipe is on the table in about 20 minutes. Here is your incredibly short shopping list to make this pork dinner: pork chops (check out the health benefits of pork) and either fruit jelly or fruit preserves.
You could do this same technique on a pork tenderloin, too. Chop up any leftover pork and use it for fried rice or in your favorite recipes.
Serve these glazed pork chops with your favorite side dish and vegetable.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 thick pork chops
- 1/4 cup fruit jelly or fruit preserves
Here’s how to make it:
- Heat a little olive oil in a skillet. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brown them on both sides. Remove to a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Bake the pork chops in a preheated 400-degree F oven until cooked through, about 15 to 25 minutes depending on thickness, basting often with the jelly or preserves. (Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your pork chops. Use whatever type of fruit jelly or preserves you like. Think apricot, peach, raspberry, strawberry, fig or even plum.)
- Let the pork chops rests a few minutes before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave.
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