Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter; 3 cups soft bread cubes; 2 cups finely chopped apples; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 6 bone-in pork loin chops (1-1/2 inches thick and 7 ounces each); 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These apple-stuffed pork chops are a unique take on pork chops when you want something different for dinner. Just create a simple, savory bread stuffing, load up the chops and bake.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 cups soft bread cubes
2 cups finely chopped apples
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6 bone-in pork loin chops (1-1/2 inches thick and 7 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the bread cubes, apples, celery, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Cut a pocket in each chop by making a horizontal cut through the meat almost to the bone. Sprinkle inside and outside with pepper and remaining salt. Spoon stuffing loosely into pockets.
In a large skillet, brown the chops on both sides in oil. Place in an ungreased large baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 364 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 534mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.

I've been making these delicious extra-thick chops for over 30 years. It's a wonderful entree to serve company and it also savored by our family on special occasions. —Paula Disterhaupt, Bakersfield, California

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