Stuffed Heritage Pork Chops With Creamy Grits

Name: Stuffed Heritage Pork Chops With Creamy Grits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pork:; 4 cups water; 4 cups fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers); 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt; 4 (8-ounce) bone-in center-cut heritage pork chops (such as Berkshire); 2 slices bacon; 1/2 cup finely diced onion; 1/4 cup finely diced apple; 1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms; 1/4 cup finely chopped peeled butternut squash; 1/4 cup finely chopped Swiss chard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Sauce:; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup no-salt-added canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped; Grits:; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup stone-ground grits

Servings: persons

Pork:
4 cups water
4 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup coarsely chopped jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt
4 (8-ounce) bone-in center-cut heritage pork chops (such as Berkshire)
2 slices bacon
1/2 cup finely diced onion
1/4 cup finely diced apple
1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped peeled butternut squash
1/4 cup finely chopped Swiss chard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup no-salt-added canned whole tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Grits:
2 1/2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup stone-ground grits
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons fat-free, less-sodium beef broth

1
To prepare pork, combine first 5 ingredients in an airtight container, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add pork; seal and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove pork from brine; pat dry. Discard brine.
2
Cook bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan; crumble. Add 1/2 cup onion and next 5 ingredients (through 1 minced garlic clove) to drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes or until squash is tender and liquid evaporates, stirring frequently. Stir in bacon.
3
Cut 1 (1-inch) horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff about 3 tablespoons vegetable mixture into each chop. Sprinkle both sides of chops evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove pork from pan; reduce heat to medium-low.
4
To prepare sauce, add 1 1/2 cups onion to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Add celery, jalapeno, and 1 garlic clove to pan; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup broth and 1/2 cup water, stirring until flour dissolves. Add tomatoes; increase heat to medium-high. Return pork to pan; simmer 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
5
To prepare grits, bring 2 1/2 cups water and 1/8 teaspoon salt to boil in a saucepan. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in butter and 2 tablespoons broth. Serve with pork and sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 32 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pork:, 4 cups water, 4 cups fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped jalapeno pepper (about 2 peppers), and more.

Yes, Stuffed Heritage Pork Chops With Creamy Grits falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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