Apricot Glazed Pork Loin Steaks
These apricot-glazed pork loin steaks are marinated in a sweet and savory apricot marinade, grilled until juicy, and served with a homemade apricot sauce flavored with fresh thyme and rosemary. The combination of apricot jam, soy sauce, garlic, and herbs creates a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Equipment
- grill
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Chef’s knife
- Optional:
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Pork and Marinade
- 4 pork loin steaks
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp apricot jam
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Apricot Sauce and Glaze
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- ½ red chili finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 dl (about ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) apricot jam
- ½ dl (¼ cup) rosé wine
- 0.7 dl (⅓ cup) chicken stock
- 1 tsp rosé wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, apricot jam, garlic, hot sauce, oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the pork loin steaks and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the pork from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and chili and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the apricot jam, rosé wine, chicken stock, vinegar, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a few tablespoons of the sauce for glazing the pork.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the pork loin steaks for 4–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- During the final minute of grilling, brush the steaks with the reserved apricot glaze.
- Remove from the grill and let the pork rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve the pork loin steaks with the warm apricot sauce.
Notes
Brush on the glaze only during the final minute of grilling to prevent burning.
Serve with grilled vegetables, mixed salad, coleslaw, or new potatoes.
Serve with grilled vegetables, mixed salad, coleslaw, or new potatoes.