Stuffed Pork Chops
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Stuffed Pork Chops
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Stuffed Pork Chops are boneless, thick chops filled with a mixture of Stove Top stuffing, sautéed apples, onions, and celery. The pork is browned before baking, which seals in juices and adds a crispy exterior. The stuffing adds moisture and sweet-savory flavors that complement the tender meat. This complete dish is suitable for a hearty dinner served with a simple garnish.
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing diced apple, onion, and celery in butter until tender, creating a subtly sweet and aromatic base. Prepared Stove Top stuffing mix is combined with this vegetable mixture to form the filling. Pork chops are trimmed and a pocket is cut into each, then seasoned with salt and pepper. The stuffing is spooned inside and secured with toothpicks. After browning the chops in vegetable oil to develop a golden crust, they are baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until fully cooked and juicy. The result is pork chops with a moist, flavorful stuffing center surrounded by tender meat and a lightly crisped exterior.
The dish is finished with an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley or sage for a fresh note.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ apple peel on and finely diced, small
- ½ onion finely diced, small, sweet
- 1 celery finely diced, stalk
- 1 (6 ounce) Stove Top stuffing mix plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water, package
- 4 pork chop about 6-8 ounces each and 1-inch thick, boneless, thick
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- parsley or sage, optional garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large oven-proof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apple, onion, and celery; sauté just until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. Use a fork to gently combine the prepared stuffing with the sauteed apple, onion, and celery mixture. Set aside.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket in each pork chop. Be careful not to slice all of the way through. Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Fill each pork chop with about ¼ cup stuffing (or as much stuffing as you can fit inside). Secure with toothpicks.
- Wipe out the skillet that you used to sauté the apples and vegetables. Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the pork chops to the pan and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches, if necessary, so that you don't overcrowd the pan.
- Arrange all of the browned pork chops in the oven-safe skillet. If you don't have a big enough skillet to hold all of the chops, or if you don't have an oven-safe skillet, place the browned pork chops on a greased or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Transfer the skillet (or baking sheet) to the oven. Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 145°F. Remove toothpicks before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- If your skillet is not oven-safe or large enough, transfer browned pork chops to a parchment-lined baking sheet for oven cooking.
- You may skip browning and bake stuffed pork chops directly for 35-40 minutes at 350°F until they reach 145°F internal temperature.
- This recipe makes enough stuffing for about 8 pork chops; leftover stuffing can be served as a side dish or reheated before serving.
- Unbrowned stuffed pork chops can be frozen for later use and cooked from frozen when ready.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1stuffed pork chop
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
784mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pork chop | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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