Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living magazine

Serves 4 people

Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 1/2-inch0thick pork rib chops
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 apricots, pitted and cut in wedges
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 lb. green beans, trimmed, if desired

Directions

  1. In an extra-large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium.

  2. Lightly sprinkle chops with salt and pepper. Cook chops in hot oil for 5 minutes, turning once. Add apricots, honey, and garlic to chops in skillet; cover and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.

  3. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered on high 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.

  4. To serve, spoon cooking juices from skillet over pork, apricots and beans.

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