![[UPGRADE PORK CHOPS TO BEEF TENDERLOIN] MA/CA only Low Cal Sweet 'n' Spicy Apricot Pork Chops with Garlicky Green Beans & Chili-Roasted Carrots](https://media.hellofresh.com/q_100,w_3840,f_auto,c_limit,fl_lossy/recipes/image/sweet-n-spicy-apricot-pork-chops-b6672f13.jpg)
[UPGRADE PORK CHOPS TO BEEF TENDERLOIN] MA/CA only Low Cal Sweet 'n' Spicy Apricot Pork Chops with Garlicky Green Beans & Chili-Roasted Carrots
with Garlicky Green Beans & Chili-Roasted Carrots
- Fish
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
“This meal is my JAM!” is what we’re pretty sure you’ll be saying after just one bite of these savory-sweet pork chops. Apricot jam blends with umami-rich ponzu and spicy Sriracha to make a tangy pan sauce with just enough heat to fire on all cylinders. You’ll serve it with chili-roasted carrots and garlicky roasted green beans. Flavorful, unique, memorable—this meal’s about to get totally stuck in your head.
Ingredients
12 milliliters
Ponzu Sauce
(Contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat)
6 ounce
Green Beans
1 unit
Apricot Jam
12 ounce
Carrot
10 ounce
Beef Tenderloin Steak
1 teaspoon
Korean Chili Flakes
2 unit
Scallions
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
Not included in your delivery
4 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces (if carrots are on the larger side, halve lengthwise first). • Toss carrots on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, chili flakes (use less if you prefer less heat), and salt. Roast on top rack for 10 minutes (you’ll add more to the sheet then).
• Trim green beans if necessary. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
• Pat pork* dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a cutting board to rest and tent with foil to keep warm. Wipe out pan.
Swap in chicken or beef for pork; cook chicken until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side, or cook beef to desired doneness, 4-7 minutes per side.
• Once carrots have roasted for 10 minutes, carefully toss green beans on opposite side of sheet with a drizzle of oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. • Return to top rack until veggies are browned and tender, 12-15 minutes more.
• When veggies have 5 minutes of roasting remaining, heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pork over medium heat. Add scallion whites; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add jam, ponzu, Sriracha, and ¼ cup water (1⁄3 cup for 4 servings) to pan. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1-3 minutes. TIP: If sauce seems too thick, stir in more water 1 tsp at a time. • Remove from heat and stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Use pan used for chicken or beef here.
• Slice pork crosswise. • Divide pork and veggies between plates. Spoon sauce over pork and garnish with scallion greens. Serve.
Slice chicken or beef against the grain.
Beef is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: The sauce is a fabulous mix of sweet and spicy, earning rave reviews from many diners 🎉.
- Ease of prep: Preparation was straightforward, with good instructions making it simple to put together.
- Suggestions: For those sensitive to heat, consider omitting or reducing the spicy elements for a milder dish.
- Portions: Some found the beef portion disappointing; consider adding extra protein or vegetables if needed.
- Vegetables: While the carrots were a hit with some, others preferred to prepare the green beans differently.
