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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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6 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Grill: 20 min.

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 meat thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition 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.

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

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