Apricot Pork with Garlic Green Beans

It feels so good to get back to a bit of a normal life and eat some real food. I made this yesterday and it is a keeper and in addition the whole thing takes less then 20 minutes and doesn’t make a very big mess or anything. Jeff put the apricot sauce on his beans and said it was really good. I had butter.

Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 1/2-inch-thick 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

In an extra-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 to 7 minutes or until apricots are tender and pork is slightly pink in center.

Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish combine beans and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, on 100 percent (high) power 6 minutes, stirring once; drain.

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