Winter Pork Chop Bake

Name: Winter Pork Chop Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium tart apple, diced; 1 small sweet red pepper, diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 slices rye bread, toasted and cubed; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons apple juice; 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 2 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick); 1 tablespoon canola oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Pork has always been a family favorite, and this recipe is a winner. All the work is done in the preparation, so there is very little cleanup after the meal.

Ingredients

1 medium tart apple, diced
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter
3 slices rye bread, toasted and cubed
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons apple juice
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 bone-in pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
1 tablespoon canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the first five ingredients in butter for 5 minutes or until red pepper and onion are tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread cubes, broth, juice, sage and basil.
Meanwhile, in another large skillet, brown chops in oil. Place stuffing in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Place chops on top; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Arrange sweet potato around edges of the dish.
Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Originally published as Winter Pork Chop Bake in Reminisce January/February 2004