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Stuffed Pork Chops

Try this dish when you need a switch from plain old pork chops. The stuffing is sweet and complements the flavor of salty pork perfectly.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 2348.09 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 4 thick pork chops, 1.5 inchws
  • 2 apples, unpeeled, cored, chopped; For Filling
  • 1/2 cup(s) raisins; For Filling
  • 3/4 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs, (from French bread); For Filling
  • 3 teaspoon(s) brown sugar; For Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; For Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; For Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; For Filling
  • 1 floz melted butter; For Filling
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped chives or parsley; For Filling
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter; For Filling
  • 1 cup(s) beef broth; For Filling

Instructions

 

  • Trim excess fat from pork chops.
  • Make a slit to form a pocket in fat end of each pork chop.
  • In a bowl, combine apples, raisins, bread crumbs, brown sugar, pepper, salt and cloves.
  • Add melted butter and chives or parsley.
  • Mix well.
  • Let stand for a few minutes for flavors to blend.
  • Stuff each pork chop with a generous portion of stuffing.
  • Skewer shut with toothpicks.
  • Heat butter in heavy skillet.
  • Brown chops slowly over medium heat, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Add beef broth.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer pork chops over low to medium heat for about 30 minutes or until tender.
  • Be sure to simmer pork chops over low to medium heat rather than over high heat on the stove in order to keep them tender.
  • Remove toothpicks.
  • Transfer to serving platter.
  • Pour pan juices over pork chops and serve immediately with a green salad and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 2348.09kcalCarbohydrates: 184.5gProtein: 213.66gFat: 84.08gSaturated Fat: 40.52gCholesterol: 846.06mgSodium: 3554.64mgFiber: 16.24gSugar: 100.58g

Keyword Cooking Lite, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating, Pork
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