Pork With Spiced Apricots Recipes

PORK STEW WITH APRICOTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Add in the cubed pork and brown in batches; transfer to a bowl.
• To the same pot, add in onions, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon until tender (about 8-10 minutes).
• Add in flour and stir with spoon for about 3 minutes.
• Add in broth, apple cider, beer, Dijon mustard, coriander, cinnamon salt and pepper; stir to combine and bring to a boil.
• Add in the chopped carrots and return the browned pork back with any juices from the plate to the pot.
• Cover and place in the oven for about 1 - 1-1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the liquid is reduced (add in apricots the last 25 minutes of cooking).
• Season with salt and pepper.

APRICOT-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long end. Tie at 1-1/2- to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush tenderloin with butter. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

PORK STEW WITH APRICOTS AND PRUNES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large Dutch oven or casserole over medium-high heat. Add pork in batches and cook until brown, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl using slotted spoon.
• Add onions and garlic to same pan and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Mix in broth, cider, beer, mustard, coriander, cinnamon and salt and bring mixture to boil. Return pork and any juices in bowl to Dutch oven. Stir in apricots and prunes. Cover and bake 1 hour. Remove lid from Dutch oven and continue baking until pork is tender and liquid is reduced to sauce consistency, about 45 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.