Apple Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 pork loin chops, 1 1/4 inch thick; 1 orange; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons minced onions; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup chopped apple; 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1 dash pepper; fresh sage, for garnish (optional); 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 2/3 cup apple cider; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1 teaspoon shredded orange rind

Submitted by Wendy W88

"This is a great dish, especially in the Fall when you can pick fresh apples and get the cider from an orchard. Recipe can be doubled or tripled."

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Ready In:: 1hr 25mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 2

ingredients

2 pork loin chops, 1 1/4 inch thick
1 orange
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons minced onions
¹⁄₂ cup soft breadcrumbs
¹⁄₃ cup chopped apple
¹⁄₈ teaspoon rubbed sage
1 dash pepper
fresh sage, for garnish (optional)
Cider Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¹⁄₈ teaspoon cinnamon
²⁄₃ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons raisins
1 teaspoon shredded orange rind

directions

For Chops: Cut a pocket in each chop from rib side, widening pocket without cutting through chop.
Shred 1 tsp orange peel, (for sauce),set aside.
Squeeze orange, reserving juice.
In medium saucepan, melt butter.
Add onion and cook until tender.
Remove from heat.
Stir in bread crumbs, apple, and 1 Tbsp orange juice.
Add sage and pepper; fill pockets with stuffing.
Brush both sides of chops with some of remaining orange juice.
Place in 8" square baking dish.
Bake in 325* oven for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.
Baste chops occasionally with orange juice.
Serve with cider sauce and garnish with fresh sage, if desired.
Cider Sauce: In small saucepan, melt butter.
Stir in cornstarch and cinnamon, mixing well.
Gradually stir in apple cider.
Add raisins and orange peel; cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
Serve with apple stuffed chops.

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There is a hefty preparation time for this dish. Look for two hours before putting the chops into the oven. I made six chops, but I more than tripled the recipe, using 1/4 cup chopped onion and 2 cups of chopped apples. Instead of unseasoned breadcrumbs, I used Garlic & Herb crumbs. When I ran out of Orange juice for basting, I used some Sunny-D that I had in the fridge. I made the sauce without raisins. It tasted pretty good.

Ohmikeghod

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Wendy W88

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Hello! I am a thirty-nine year old mom with two children. I am originally from Xenia, Ohio where I have lived longer than anywhere, but have lived in many different places. Ohio is one of my favorite states...I love the different seasons here! I love to remodel and decorate homes, when I have the time, and of course, I'm very passionate about cooking!! There is a long line of great cooks in my family and I am trying to put together a cookbook for them, from recipes they've shared with me. I have no favorite cookbook...I love picking up new (even better...very old) ones from yard sales, Ebay, Amazon, or wherever I find a good book with a good deal! Love the Food Network and my favs to watch, when I have the time, are Giada De Lorentis & Tyler Florence.

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