Distinctly Montana Magazine

2025 // Summer

Distinctly Montana Magazine

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16 D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 T H E T R E A S U R E S T A T E T A B L E MONTANA GOLD RUSH MONTANA GOLD RUSH APRICOT-GLAZED PORK SANDWICH APRICOT-GLAZED PORK SANDWICH A TRIBUTE TO MONTANA'S MINING HERITAGE AND REGIONAL FLAVORS, featuring tender brined pork with a sweet-tart apricot glaze and herbed goat cheese spread. SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES (PLUS 1-2 HOURS BRINING) COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS FOR THE BRINED PORK CHOPS • 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1/2-inch thick) • 2 cups cold water • 2 tablespoons kosher salt • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1/4 cup apple cider FOR THE APRICOT GLAZE • 1 cup fresh or frozen apricots, pitted and chopped (about 4-5 apricots) • 2 tablespoons Montana honey • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger • Pinch of salt FOR THE MONTANA MOUNTAIN HERB GOAT CHEESE SPREAD • 6 oz soft goat cheese (chèvre), at room temperature • 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or Greek yogurt • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped • 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional) • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoon Montana honey (optional) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste FOR ASSEMBLY • 4 artisan rolls or ciabatta buns, split and lightly toasted • 2 cups fresh arugula or mixed spring greens • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • Salt and pepper to taste

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