Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

• Olive Oil
• Leeks
• Mcintosh Apples
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread cubes (Pepperidge Farm or similar)
• Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
• Boneless Pork Chops

How to Make Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add 1 cup sliced leeks and 1 cup diced apple. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
4. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped), salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Transfer the apple and leek mixture to a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups seasoned bread cubes (Pepperidge Farm or similar) and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Mix well and set aside.
6. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut horizontal pockets into the sides of 5 thick pork chops (about 1 inch thick), almost all the way through.
7. Season the outside of the pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
8. Stuff the chops firmly with the apple mixture, allowing some to overflow.
9. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
10. Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
11. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the chops; adjust accordingly.
12. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.