24 braised chops apricots Recipes

unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, vegetable oil, baby carrots with 1/2 inch of tops still attached, peeled, shallots, peeled , halved lengthwise (about 22), dry white wine, divided, low-salt chicken broth, divided, fully cooked butt-end ham (about 7 1/2 lb), fresh italian parsley sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves, apricot jam, dijon mustard, divided, all purpose flour, heavy cream, chopped fresh thyme

boneless pork shoulder , such as boston butt (about 4 lb, trimmed of excess fat), salt & freshly ground black pepper (kosher or sea), garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press, light olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, diced, peeled white pearl onion, kirsch (or brandy), full-bodied dry red wine (with a lively acidity), stock (beef or chicken or both), pitted dried sour cherries, dried apricot (preferably californian, halved or quartered if large), bay leaf, cinnamon stick, fresh rosemary sprigs

chicken stock, chicken breasts , braised in stock, spray olive oil, sized onion, finely chopped, curry powder, tomato puree, mango chutney or 4 tbsp apricot jam, low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat sour cream, lemon , juice of, almonds, optional canned fruit (optional)