ingredients

• 4  1/2-inch thick  bone-in pork chops
• 2  teaspoons  olive oil
• 1  large  onion, cut in thin wedges
• 1/2  cup  apricot preserves
• 1  tablespoon  Dijon-style or spicy mustard
• 1  teaspoon  paprika
• 1/2  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
•     Fresh sage leaves (optional)

directions

1. Season pork with salt and pepper. In a 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and onion to skillet. Cook 3 minutes; turn pork and onions. Cook 3 minutes more.

2. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl combine preserves, mustard, 1/4 cup water, paprika, and nutmeg. Heat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted. Pour over pork in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, 10 minutes or until pork is cooked through (slightly pink in center).

3. Divide pork and onion mixture among serving plates; top with sage. Makes 4 servings.