Apricot Glazed Pork Chops

• 4 Pork rib
• loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. oil
• shortening
• 1 can (1 lb.) apricot halves, drained, reserving liquid
• 1-1/2 cup reserved apricot liquid plus water to equal
• 2 tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. slivered almonds

1. Sprinkle chops with salt.
2. Brown in oil on both sides in frying pan.
3. Add 1/2 c of the apricot liquid.
4. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Combine cornstarch and remaining 1 c apricot liquid.
6. Add to chops.
7. Continue simmering, stirring frequently, until liquid thickens.
8. Add apricots and almonds.
9. Cover and continue simmering for 10 minutes.

loin chops, salt, oil, shortening, apricot halves, water, cornstarch, lemon juice, almonds

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6759 (may not work)