Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

By mrsjorn

1 pork chop per serving

BASIC NUTRITIONAL VALUES
calories 270, total fat 9gm, cholestrol 65mg, sodium 210mg, total carb 24gm, dietary fiber 1gm, sugars 16gm, protein 24gm

Ingredients

• 6 bone in pork chops, at least 1" thick about 2lbs total
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 apples peeled, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs, or cracker crumbs
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut a pocket about 1 1/2" deep into the side of each chop for stuffing
2. Heat oil in skillet
3. Stir celery and onion into oil in skillet. Cook over medium until tender, stirring frequently
4. Stir in diced apples, sprinkle with sugar.
5. Cover skillet. Cook apples over low heat until tender and glazed.
6. Stir in bread crumbs
7. Stir in salt, pepper, and parsley
8. Spreading open the pocket in each chop with your fingers, stuff with mixture.
9. Return half of stuffed chops to skillet. Brown on both sides over medium to high heat.
10. Remove browned chops to platter. Cover to keep warm
11. Repeat step 9 with remaining chops.
12. Return other chops to skillet
13. Reduce heat. Add a few tablespoons of water
14. Cover. Cook slowly over low heat until done, about 20-25 minutes.