Baked Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Apples and pork chops make a delicious pairing. I like to make this stuffed pork chop in the Fall when the new crop of apples are out. It makes a hearty meal and is great when the weather turns a little brisk.Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Ingredients:
stuffing: |
2/3 cup chopped celery |
1/3 cup chopped onion |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes |
1/2 cup chopped peeled apple |
1/4 cup chicken broth |
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
pork chops: |
4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick) |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 tablespoon butter |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apple |
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts |
3 tablespoons maple syrup |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients.
2. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone; fill with stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
3. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil and butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; stir in the apple, walnuts and syrup. Pour over pork chops.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks before serving. Yield: 4 servings.
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