Apple Sage Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Sage Stuffed Pork Chops

• Boneless Pork Chops
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Whole Wheat Bread
• 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced)
• Dried Sage
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Chicken Broth

How to Make Apple Sage Stuffed Pork Chops

1. Cut a pocket into each pork chop (about 4-6) and trim excess fat.
2. In a large skillet, sauté 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery until softened in 2 tablespoons butter.
3. Add 1 cup of cubed bread, 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and diced), 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped), and 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
4. Mix well and moisten with 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
5. Stuff the chops with the apple sage dressing.
6. Secure with toothpicks if desired.
7. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
8. Dredge the stuffed pork chops in the flour mixture.
9. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
11. Transfer the seared pork chops to a greased baking dish.
12. Pour the remaining chicken broth from the skillet over the chops.
13. Cover the baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).