4 Armour pork rib chops, cut 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup chopped peeled cooking apple
2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
Salt, as desired
Servings: 4
Cut pocket in each chop by cutting into center of chop from rib side, parallel to rib and surface of chop. Combine apricots and orange juice; let stand while preparing remaining ingredients. Cook onion in butter or margarine until tender. Add apple; cook until tender. Add apricots with juice and brown sugar; stir. Cook until juice evaporates. Cool slightly. Fill pockets in chops with equal amounts of fruit mixture (about 1/4 cup). Place chops on rack of broiler pan. Broil about 4 inches from heat source 12 to 14 minutes. Turn chops. Broil 10 to 12 minutes or until chops are done. Season with salt, as desired.
Preparation Time: 1 hour