Pork Braised In Riesling With Apricots

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Pork Braised In Riesling With Apricots, a delicious twist on a classic dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

458

Sugar

16g

Fat

Pork braised in wine has been a classic dish in many cultures for centuries. Adding dried apricots to this recipe adds a unique and delicious twist to a classic dish. Braising is a cooking method that involves slowly cooking meat in liquid, resulting in tender and juicy meat. This dish is perfect for a hearty dinner or family gathering.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Sprinkle salt and pepper over pork loin.
3.	Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
4.	Add pork loin, browning on all sides.
5.	Remove pork loin from Dutch oven and add wine, stirring to loosen any browned bits.
6.	Add pork loin and apricot halves to the Dutch oven.
7.	Bring to a boil then cover and transfer to oven.
8.	Bake for 1 hour or until meat thermometer registers 160°F.

PROS

This dish is packed with rich flavor and is very hearty.

The apricots are a great compliment to the pork and add a unique twist on a traditional dish.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of time to prepare and cook, so plan accordingly if serving for a busy weeknight dinner.
Pork can be high in fat, so be sure to use lean cuts and watch portion sizes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a good source of protein, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
Apricots are a great source of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

	1 lb lean boneless pork loin
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	vegetable oil cooking spray
	2/3 cup riesling wine or 2/3 cup dry white wine
	12 dried apricot halves