Pork Chops - Apple Stuffed

By Buzzv

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp onion -- chopped
• 1/4 c butter or margarine
• 3 c soft bread cubes
• 2 c finely chopped apples
• 1/4 c celery -- finely chopped
• 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
• 3/4 tsp salt -- divided
• 6 pork loin chops -- 1 1/2 inch thick
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender.
Remove from the heat; add bread, apples, celery, parsley and 1/4 tsp salt.
Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; sprinkle inside and outside with pepper and remaining salt. Spoon stuffing loosely into pockets.
In a large skillet, brown the chops on both sides in oil. Place in an ngreased large baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until meat juices run very clear.
Make gravy from pan juices if desired.