• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Spice Train
  • Recipes
  • About/Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
×

Home » Recipes » Marinade Recipes

Apricot Marinade for Pork Chops

Published: Jul 25, 2022 · Modified: Dec 30, 2022 by Nicole B.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
4 hours 20 minutes

This apricot marinade yields juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender pork chops that are full of delicious fruity-sweet and savory flavors. The marinade is easily made with apricot preserves, Dijon, rice vinegar, thyme, soy sauce and olive oil. The mustard and the vinegar add a nice punch that not only counters the sweetness of the preserves but also tenderizes the meat.

For a delicious pork tenderloin marinade (and pan sauce), also try this apple cider mustard marinade for pork!

Apricot marinade being whisked in a bowl.
Jump to:
  • Marinade ingredients:
  • Ingredient note:
  • How to make it:
  • How to use it:
  • More delicious marinade recipes:
  • Full Printable Recipe

Marinade ingredients:

Apricot marinade ingredients on a kitchen counter.
You need olive oil, apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, soy sauce and unseasoned rice vinegar to make the marinade.

Ingredient note:

  • Try to avoid scooping up large chunks of fruit from the preserves. If you do end up with some, use a fork to mash them up a bit.

How to make it:

Step 1. Add all marinade ingredients to a bowl.

Apricot marinade ingredients in a bowl.

Step 2. Whisk well until well combined.

Apricot marinade ingredients being whisked in a bowl.

How to use it:

Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag, add pork chops and move around until fully coated. Marinate for 4 to 6 hours, then sear the meat in a cast iron pan on both sides.

More delicious marinade recipes:

  • Raw chicken with honey chili marinade in a plastic bag.
    Honey Chili Chicken Marinade (with Sriracha sauce)
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Chicken breast with pineapple marinade in a plastic bag.
    Pineapple Jalapeno Chicken Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Mexican chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Mexican Chicken Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes
  • Herbs de Provence marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Herbs de Provence Chicken Marinade
    Cook Time1 Hours 15 Minutes

See all marinade recipes→

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating or comment! Thank you!

Full Printable Recipe

Apricot marinade being whisked in a bowl.

Apricot Marinade for Pork Chops

The Spice Train
This recipe makes enough marinade for 2 small pork chops.
5 from 1 vote
Prevent your screen from going dark
Print Share on Fb Pin
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Marinating Time: 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine World
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 401 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • resealable plastic bag
  • cast iron pan
  • kitchen tongs
  • meat thermometer (recommended)

Ingredients:
  

  • ¼ cup apricot preserves*
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons mild olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 pork chops

Instructions:
 

  • Add preserves, Dijon, oil, thyme, vinegar and soy sauce to a bowl and whisk together until well combined. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag.
  • Add the pork chops to the bag and make sure they are fully coated with marinade. (The marinade will be quite thick, so you may need to move the chops around a few times.) Marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Transfer the chops directly from the marinade to a hot cast iron pan and sear on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F. Let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes:

*Try to avoid scooping up large chunks of fruit from the preserves. If you do end up with some, use a fork to mash them up a bit.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 26.6gProtein: 18.7gFat: 24.9gSaturated Fat: 8.1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 17.5gCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: apricot marinade, apricot marinade for pork, apricot marinade for pork chops

More Marinade Recipes

  • Apple cider chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Apple Cider Chicken Marinade
  • Pork tenderloin with sauce, beans and biscuit on a plate.
    Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin Mustard Marinade
  • Maple syrup mustard marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Maple Mustard Marinade for Chicken
  • Mediterranean chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl.
    Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Marinade

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Popular Recipes & Guides:

  • Yellow chicken curry in a bowl on a wooden coaster.
    Thai Pineapple Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
  • Smoked paprika rub in a glass jar.
    Smoked Paprika Rub for Chicken
  • Mint and tarragon sprigs, full leaves and chopped leaves.
    How many teaspoons are in a sprig? A conversion guide for common culinary herbs
  • Cajun chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Cajun Chicken Marinade (smoky and spicy)
  • Burger sauce in a bowl with a spoon and fresh oregano.
    Spicy Burger Sauce
  • Paprika sauce in a bowl with cilantro.
    Spicy Smoked Paprika Sauce for Chicken
  • Apple crisp in a bowl on a wooden table.
    Stovetop Apple Crisp
  • A lemon cardamom cake with a cut slice on a ceramic cutting board.
    Lemon Cardamom Cake

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • Contact

As seen on:

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2022 The Spice Train