Recipe: Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
Oct 11, 2011, 1:01 p.m.
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples
INGREDIENTS:
2 medium-sized, tart apples
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach or 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
4 Tbsp. apple juice, divided
4 boneless pork loin chops, 1-inch thick (about 5 ounces each)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter
DIRECTIONS:
Peel and chop one apple; leaving peel on second apple, thinly slice. To prepare stuffing: In small bowl, mix chopped apple, spinach, cranberries and 1 tablespoon of the apple juice; toss to combine. With very sharp knife, cut crosswise into each chop to form a pocket, taking care not to cut through. Stuff each chop with about 1/4 cup of the stuffing. Season chops with salt and pepper. In very large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add pork chops; cook until well browned, about 7 minutes per side. Remove to platter; cover to keep warm. In skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add sliced apples and remaining 3 tablespoons apple juice; cook until apples begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Serve with chops.
SERVINGS: 4
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