Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Apple Walnut Stuft Pork Chops

A few weeks ago hubster asked for some pork chops at the grocery meat counter. We didn't notice till we got home they were VERY thick (maybe 2" thick???). I've always wanted to make stuffed pork chops but the dish always appeared complicated plus I could never remember to pick up chops thick enough. Hubby's mistake turned into my new cooking opportunity.

Stuffed pork chops was much easier to make than I imagined. This makes a large amount of stuffing; I ended up freezing half the stuffing to use later. And I certainly have plans for this deliciously yummy stuffing. This has a sweet and savory taste making a wonderful base for so many other things: mix in scrambled eggs for breakfast burritos, use in stuffed peppers, Thanksgiving turkey stuffing, on a warm croissant topped with melted cheddar or even in fried pie.


Ingredients
2 medium apples - peeled and diced
1 lb maple flavored ground sausage - browned
1 1/2 c raisins
1 1/2 c crushed or finely chopped walnuts
1 c herb flavored bread crumbs for stuffing
1/4 c apple juice

Directions
Mix all the above ingredients till bread crumbs are moist. Butterfly thick pork chops and pan fry with a little EVOO and salt till done. Approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Place desired amount of stuffing mixture on each pork chop. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. Enjoy!

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Blessed with Grace

3 Neighbors Said:

Gail@FaithfulnessFarm said...

This looks terrific! I just bought a couple whole pork loins and cut my own chops. I cut a couple pacakges thick with stuffing in mind. I'll have to give this a try soon!

Blessings!
Gail

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Anonymous said...

Oh, my husband would LOVE this!!!

Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free said...

This recipe has it all...sweet, savory, salty. Yum!! My best pork chops are those that are cooked with something, like you did here. We just had apple brined pork chops with sauteed apples and creamed leeks. It's one of our favorites.

Thanks so much for linking up to Slightly Indulgent Mondays! Your recipe is a perfect fit.

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