Cherry-Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

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Grilled pork chops have a lovely stuffing of couscous, cherries and seasonings in this quick and elegant main dish. Served with a salad, it’s perfect for special occasions, but speedy enough for everyday family suppers.

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Cherry-Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Grill: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (5.6 ounces) couscous with toasted pine nuts
  • 6 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a deep slit in each pork chop, forming a pocket. Stir the cherries, brown sugar, butter and ginger into prepared couscous. Stuff 1/3 cup into each chop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper.
  • Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed pork chop equals 401 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 270 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Cherry-Stuffed Pork Chops in Simple & Delicious May/June 2006, p57

Tip

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by tpholland

My family loved these so much the first timewe made them, that we made them again the next night! I also added a hint of lemon pepper to the meat.


Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2009 by sharmaranjan

Not a nice one

 
 
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