Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
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Usually pork chops are paired with applesauce. This delicious entree has been on my menu for many years and piles apples into the pork chops instead.
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Carb
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour
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 meat thermometer reads 160° when inserted into the meat and juices run clear. Yield: 6 servings.