Stuffed Pork Chops |
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| Servings | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | Saturated Fat | Fat | Sodium | Carbohydrates | Protein | Cholesterol |
| 6 | |||||||||
| INGREDIENTS: | ||
| 2 unpeeled medium apples, coarsely chopped | 7 tablespoons unsalted butter | 3 tablespoons light brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg | SEASONING MIX: 1 tablespoon salt |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder | 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (preferably cayenne) | 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon white pepper | 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard | 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage |
| 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin | 1/2 teaspoon black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves |
| 6 (1-3/4 inch thick) pork chops | 3/4 pound ground pork | 1 cup chopped onions |
| 1 cup chopped green bell peppers | 2 teaspoons minced garlic | 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies and their juice |
| 1 cup basic pork or chicken stock | 1/2 cup very fine dry bread crumbs | 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions |
| 1 | In a food processor or blender, process the apples, 4 tablspoons of the butter. the sugar, vanilla and nutmeg until smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside. |
| 2 | In a small bowl thoroughly combine the seasoning mix ingredients; set aside. |
| 3 | Prepare the pork chops by cutting a large pocket (to the bone) into the larger side of each chop to hold the stuffing. |
| 4 | In a large skillet brown the ground pork in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over high heat, about 3 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix, stirring well; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping pan bottom well. Stir in the green chilies and continue cooking until mixture is well browned, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping pan bottom as needed. Add the stock and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook about 3 minutes, then add the apple mixture and the green onions; cook about 2 minutes more, stirring constantly and scraping pan bottom as needed. Remove from heat. |
| 5 | Sprinkle the remaining seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the chops and inside the pckets, pressing it in by hand. Prop chops with pocket side up in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Spoon about 1/4 cup stuffing into each pocket; reserve the remaining stuffing. Bake chops with pocket up at 400 F. until meat is done, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Place the remaining stuffing in a small pan in the oven for the last 20 minutes to reheat. |
| 6 | Serve immediately with each chop arranged on topof a portion of the remaining stuffing. |