Ingredients for Apple Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 cup sliced leeks
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup apple jelly
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 4 (1 inch thick) boneless pork loin chops
- 2 teaspoons bacon drippings
- Wooden toothpicks (optional)
- 1 lb red potatoes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Sea salt (to taste)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- Butter (as needed)
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How to Make Apple Glazed Stuffed Pork Chops
- Prepare the stuffing: In a large skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 teaspoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add 1 cup of sliced leeks to the skillet and cook in the reserved bacon drippings for 3-4 minutes, or until almost tender.
- Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook and stir until the liquid evaporates.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cooked bacon.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup apple jelly and 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
- Prepare the pork chops: Trim excess fat from 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops. Make a pocket in each chop by cutting from the fat side almost to, but not through, the opposite side.
- Stuff the chops: Spoon the leek and bacon stuffing evenly into the pockets of the pork chops. Secure with wooden toothpicks if necessary.
- Season: Sprinkle the stuffed pork chops with additional salt and pepper.
- Grill the chops: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the pork chops on the grill rack and cook for approximately 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush generously with the apple glaze.
- Check for doneness: The pork chops are done when the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) and the juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Prepare the sides: While the pork chops are grilling, roast 1 lb red potatoes, tossed with 2 sprigs fresh rosemary and sea salt, until tender. Sauté 1 lb fresh green beans with butter and salt until crisp-tender.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
31g
Carbs
6g
