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Apple Baked Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Savory, tender and juicy pork chops are stuffed with sweet apples and cornbread stuffing, and baked to crispy perfection.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 792 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops –
- 4 large boneless pork chops cut 1 ½ inch thick
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
For the Apple Cornbread Stuffing –
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1 firm apple peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped sage
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 ½ cups dried cornbread stuffing crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Set out a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set a large skillet on the stovetop.
- Lay the pork chops on a cutting board. Along the flattest edge, cut a deep even pocket into each pork chop, leaving three sides intact. Brush the pork chops with Dijon mustard, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Add 2 tablespoon butter to the skillet and turn the heat on medium. Once the butter has melted, place the pork chops in the skillet and brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. (The pork chops will still be raw in the middle.) Move the seared pork chops to the prepared baking sheet.
- Use the same skillet to make the stuffing. Add 4 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the chopped onions, celery, apples, and sage. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften. Then add in the chicken broth and bourbon. Stir to combine, then mix in the cornbread crumbs. Mix well, then turn off the heat.
- Use a spoon to stuff the pork chops with the apple stuffing. Press it down in the pocket of each chop, then press more on top of the pocket. You can set the pork chops upward, or lay them on their sides.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the thickest part of the pork chop reaches 145-150 degrees F. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Have your pork chops cut by the butcher. IF the chops are too thick they won’t cook through; if too small they will be tough.
- Keep leftover Stuffed Pork Chops with Apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- While you can reheat in a microwave, leftovers will taste best heated again in an oven. Preheat to 350 degrees and heat the pork chops on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for only about 10 minutes until warm. You don't want to overcook!
- Apple Baked Stuffed Pork Chops are great to freeze, too! Cool first, and then wrap each individual stuffed chop in aluminum foil. Place the wrapped pork chops in an airtight bag, and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chop
Calories
792kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
629mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
626IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 792
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chop | |
| Calories | 792kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 626IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.