Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pork chops (center cut rib, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, about 4 pounds); 1 ½ cups toasted bread, cubes (or cubed, dry stuffing mix); ½ cup chopped unpeeled tart apple; 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup when shredded); 2 tablespoons light golden raisins; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons orange juice (or apple cider or dry white wine); ¼ cup orange juice or ¼ cup apple cider or ¼ cup white wine, for basting (of your choice); ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

6 pork chops (center cut rib, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, about 4 pounds)
1 ½ cups toasted bread, cubes (or cubed, dry stuffing mix)
½ cup chopped unpeeled tart apple
2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup when shredded)
2 tablespoons light golden raisins
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice (or apple cider or dry white wine)
¼ cup orange juice or ¼ cup apple cider or ¼ cup white wine, for basting (of your choice)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
sometimes I omit the cheese and add 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
2
Cut a 2 to 3 inch pocket into each chop (to the bone), along the fat side.
3
Salt and pepper the pocket of each chop.
4
In a bowl, toss together bread cubes, apple, cheese (or pecans) and raisins.
5
Combine melted butter, orange juice, salt and cinnamon, stir to mix well.
6
Pour liquid mixture over bread mixture, tossing gently to moisten stuffing.
7
Lightly stuff the pockets in the chops.
8
If necessary secure stuffed pockets with a toothpick, to keep the pocket partially closed.
9
Brush both sides of chops with liquid (orange juice, apple cider or white wine).
10
Place chops in a shallow baking/roasting pan.
11
Bake at 350F for 1 1/4 hours, brush chops with liquid twice during baking.
12
Cover pan lightly with foil, and bake for 15 minutes longer.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pork chops (center cut rib, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick, about 4 pounds), 1 ½ cups toasted bread, cubes (or cubed, dry stuffing mix), ½ cup chopped unpeeled tart apple, 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup when shredded), and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pork Chops 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.

Stuffed Pork Chops

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