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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans

This dish is so good, and so simple!

1 Tbsp olive oil
4   1/2" thick pork chops
Salt and pepper
4 apricots (pitted and cut into wedges)
2 Tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves (sliced)
1 lb green beans, trimmed

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat; lower heat to medium.  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 - 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.

Meanwhile, in a 4-quart saucepan, bring water to a boil.  Add green beans and cook for about six minutes.  .  Drain well.

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

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