Pork Chops with Pear Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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My husband loves pork and stuffing, so this recipe combines the best of both worlds for him. With a vegetable and salad, this dish really perks up our dinner table during the week. Ingredients:
8 pork chops (1/2 inch thick) |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup chopped celery |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1-3/4 cups corn-bread stuffing mix |
1 fresh pear, diced |
2 tablespoons chopped pecans |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
dash pepper |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain and set aside. Add butter to skillet; saute celery and onion until tender. Remove from the heat Add stuffing mix, pear, pecans, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well. Add water; toss gently to moisten.
2. Spoon a fourth of the stuffing on one pork chop; top with another chop and secure with string. Repeat with remaining chops and stuffing. Stand chops vertically, but not touching, in a deep roasting pan. Add water to a depth of 1/4 in.
3. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer to brown. Remove string. Yield: 4 servings.
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