Apple Stuffed Pork Chop Recipe

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier whole grain option while crushed crackers can be more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is a budget-friendly alternative.

Start by melting 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in an oven-proof skillet.

Add 1/2 cup of diced onions and 1/2 cup of diced celery to the skillet and stir.

Let the onions and celery soften for about 5 to 6 minutes until translucent.

Trim some fat off the edges of the pork chops and then cut a pocket in each chop without cutting through the back.

Use a small pairing knife to create a large opening in the pork chop for stuffing.

Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the softened onions and celery, stirring it in to avoid burning.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped apples to the mixture, ensuring they are finely chopped.

Stir in 3/4 cup of fresh breadcrumbs made from pulsed bread in a food processor.

Add 2 tablespoons of chicken stock to the stuffing mixture and stir to combine.

Turn off the heat and transfer the stuffing to another container to cool.

Prepare a glaze by mixing 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper in a bowl.

Stuff the cooled stuffing into the pork chops, pushing it in with a fork to fill them well.

Spoon the glaze over the stuffed pork chops, ensuring to cover all sides.

Heat the same skillet on medium-high heat and brown the pork chops for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

After browning, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until cooked through.

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