Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops

• 1 cup apple juice
• Dried Apple
• Seedless Raisin
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• Fine Dry Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Dry White Wine
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Ground Ginger
• Pork Loin Chops
• Cooking Oil

How to Make Apple Raisin Stuffed Pork Chops

1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple juice and 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, or until apples are tender.
3. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup Sun-Maid raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Drain the apple mixture, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked apple and raisin mixture with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
7. Add the wet ingredients to the breadcrumb mixture, tossing gently to combine.
8. Cut 4 (1-inch thick) pork chops lengthwise, almost to the bone, creating a pocket in each chop.
9. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the stuffing mixture into each pocket.
10. Secure the pockets with toothpicks if needed.
11. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides for 2-3 minutes per side.
12. Transfer the pork chops to a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
13. Sprinkle the chops lightly with salt and pepper.
14. Pour the reserved 1/4 cup apple liquid into the baking pan. Add enough water to reach about 1/4 inch up the sides of the pan.
15. Bake, covered, in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 1 hour, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).