Mix the jam with the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Add the chops and leave to marinade for at least 20 minutes.
Gently bring the potato to the boil, then leave to simmer for 15 minutes until just cooked. Drain, mash and keep cool.
Meanwhile, heat the jam with the honey, orange and cinnamon, adding a little water if necessary to mix. Add in the mash and stir in the dried apricots.
Bake the chops at 175 degrees C for 45-50, and add in the mash for the last half hour.