Deconstructed Pear Pork Chops

Name: Deconstructed Pear Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (6 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix; 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 medium pears, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

You'll be tempted to eat this main dish with all the delicious flavors of a stuffed pork chop straight out of the pan. But save some for your guests—it's sure to wow them at the dinner table! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) cornbread stuffing mix
4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium pears, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chops with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, brown pork chops in butter. Sprinkle with pears and red pepper.
Top with stuffing and onions. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145&deg, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 pork chop with 3/4 cup stuffing mixture: 603 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1094mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Unstuffed Fruited Pork Chops in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012

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gaylene2

Nov 15, 2018

We have a pear tree in our backyard and I hate to waste any of them so this recipe was different AND good. And having stuffing instead of rice or potatoes was refreshing!
amytime99

Jan 21, 2018

No leftovers! Flavors combine really well and were just a bit different from our typical pork chop recipes. Will make again soon.
Cook_aholic

Feb 25, 2017

This recipe has way too much sodium per serving for my family. I lowered the sodium 938 milligrams per serving by leaving out the 1/4t of salt called for in the recipe and by making my own cornbread and crumbling it. I don't add salt to my cornbread, use the easy recipe on the box and also use no-sodium baking powder.
dgstone

Nov 6, 2016

I haven't made this but wonder if you could use regularl stuffing as I don't like cornbread?
KelliHill

Dec 14, 2012

This was easy and delicious, the whole family loved it! Will be making this over and over
boatdrink

Dec 11, 2012

I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious! It could easily be stretched to have 6 pork chops and still have enough stuffing.
cooley2

May 8, 2012

Love this recipe and very tasty!
amanda.eick14

Apr 23, 2012

Easy and a hit with the whole family.
sprout716

Apr 10, 2012

I tried this recipe the other day and it was a hit with the family! Everyone kept going back to the pan for more. This had a nice mix of flavor and texture and left us enough for a second meal.
Ajaxmolly

Jan 29, 2012

I enjoyed the simplicity, even tho I had to make sure I had all the ingredients at the same time. I added a little olive oil with the butter to make sure the pork chops didn't stick to the pan. It makes a nice visually attractive dish, and is very tasty, too!