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Stuffed Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing Easy Juicy Dinner Recipe

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Juicy pork chops stuffed with a sweet and savory apple stuffing made from simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with a cozy, autumnal vibe.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1-inch thick
  • 1 large apple (about 7 oz / 200g), peeled and diced (preferably tart like Granny Smith)
  • ½ medium onion (about 2.6 oz / 75g), finely chopped (yellow onion preferred)
  • 2 cups day-old bread cubes (about 2 oz / 60g), crusty white or sourdough
  • 2 tablespoons butter (about 1 oz / 28g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried sage)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth (2 fl oz / 60 ml), low sodium preferred
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for searing (such as vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut a deep pocket into the side of each chop, slicing almost through but not all the way. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until foaming. Add chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add diced apple and chopped sage to the skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes until apples soften and start to caramelize.
  4. Stir in bread cubes and chicken broth, mixing to combine. The mixture should be moist but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Spoon about ½ cup of the apple stuffing evenly into each pork chop pocket. Do not overstuff. Secure openings with toothpicks if needed.
  6. Heat a splash of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for another 6-7 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove pork chops from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not skip searing the pork chops to lock in juices. Use day-old bread for stuffing to avoid sogginess. Let pork rest after cooking for best tenderness. If stuffing is soggy, dry it in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before stuffing. Season pork chops generously with salt and pepper before cooking.

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