Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients:

¼ cup chopped onions

¼ cup butter

3 cups fresh bread crumbs

2 cups chopped apples

¼ cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon thyme (optional)

1 teaspoon rosemary (optional)

½ cup beef broth or stock

¼ teaspoon salt

6 (1-1¼ inch) thick pork chops (I prefer boneless)

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350 F.

2.     In a large skillet sauté onion in butter until tender. Remove from heat to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, beef stock, thyme, rosemary, and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste.

3.     In Skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place the browned chops in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for another 20-30 minutes, until juices run clear.

4.     Remove from oven and let set for at least 5 minutes.

·      You can add 1/4 cup or so of raisins for a little more sweetness.

·      Stale bread or even hot dog/hamburger buns can be used for the bread.