Pat Neely's Bacon Apple Bourbon Stuffed Pork Chops

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.

Chop bacon into chunks and brown in a skillet to render fat.

Dice a Granny Smith apple and a half of a yellow onion.

Add diced apple and onion to the skillet with the bacon.

Season the vegetables with a little salt and pepper, and add 1 tablespoon of ground sage.

Pour 2 tablespoons of bourbon into the skillet with the vegetables and let cook until the bourbon evaporates and the pot is dry.

Cut a pocket into the center of each pork chop using a paring knife.

Transfer the stuffing mixture to a plate and allow it to cool.

Stuff the cooled mixture into the pork chops and pack it in.

Season the stuffed pork chops with salt and pepper, and additional seasoning if desired.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and place the pork chops directly over the flame.

Grill the pork chops for about 15 to 20 minutes, flipping them continuously to prevent burning.

Close the grill lid for about 10 minutes to keep the pork moist while cooking.

Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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