Apple and Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients Needed
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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⅛ yellow onion, minced
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1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced
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2 stalks celery ribs, finely chopped
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¼ cup dried cranberries
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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5 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork chops
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1 cup apple juice
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and golden. Remove from heat, then stir in chopped apples, celery, and dried cranberries. Season with salt.
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Place each pork chop on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a pocket in each chop, leaving three sides intact. Stuff the chops with the apple-cranberry mixture.
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In the same Dutch oven, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Brown the stuffed pork chops for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
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Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
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Once done, transfer the pork chops to a plate and cover with foil. Place the Dutch oven back on the stove over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix together apple juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture into the Dutch oven, stirring frequently until the sauce reduces by half. Season with black pepper to taste. Pour the apple glaze over the pork chops and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 314 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 22g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
| Calories 314 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 467mg | 20% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 18g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 37mg | 3% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 478mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5