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Apple Pecan Stuffed Pork Chops

Thick pork chops stuffed with an apple-pecan mixture and roasted to perfection.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 680 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 rib pork chops on the bone 1 1/2” thick
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup chopped Golden Delicious apple
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 4 tblsp. canola oil divided use
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash of black pepper
  • 1 tblsp. butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth or stock

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Trim the pork chops of any excess fat. Create a pocket in each chop by cutting through the flesh nearly to the bone. Season the chops inside and out with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the fresh bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped apple, pecans, parsley, mustard, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the pocket of each chop with a generous amount of the bread-apple-pecan mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks.
  5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the remaining canola oil and butter. Add the chops, two at a time, and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Add all four browned chops back to the pan and add the chicken broth or stock.
  6. Cover the skillet with a lid or with aluminum foil. Transfer to the oven and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, basting occasionally with pan juices. Check often making sure not to overcook.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the chops to a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
  8. Strain the cooking juices to remove any solid bits and return the strained juices to the pan. Cook over high heat at a rapid boil until juices are reduced to your desired consistency to create a sauce to serve with the chops. The sauce may be finished with a teaspoon or two of butter if desired.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from About.com

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 680kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 32g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 900mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 680

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 680kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32g 188%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.