STUFFING :
2/3 ...............cup chopped celery
1/3 ................cup chopped onion
2 ...................tablespoons butter
2 ...................cups unseasoned stuffing cubes
1/2 ................cup chopped peeled apple
1/4 ................cup chicken broth
2 ...................tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/8 ................teaspoon salt
1/8 ................teaspoon pepper
PORK CHOPS :
4 ...................bone in pork loin chops (1-inch thick)
1/8 ................teaspoon salt
1/8 ................teaspoon pepper
2 ...................tablespoons olive oil
1 ...................tablespoon butter
1/2 ................chicken broth
1-1/2 .............cups peeled apple
3 ....................tablespoon chopped walnuts
3 ....................tablespoons maple syrup
1) In a large skillet , saute celery and onion in butter until tender . Place in a large bowl . Stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients .
2) Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone , fill with stuffing mixture . Secure with toothpicks . Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper .
3) In a large skillet , brown chops in oil and butter on both sides . Transfer to a greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish . Add broth to the skillet , stirring to loosen brown bits from the pan , stir in the apple , walnuts and syrup . Pour over chops .
4) Cover and bake at 350* for 50 to 60 minutes or until a meat thermmometer reads 160* . Discard toothpicks before serving .
Apples and pork chops make a delicious pairing. You will like to make this pork chops anytime . It makes a hearty meal and is great when the weather turns a little brisk .
Heart Healthy
