Best 10 Apple Stuffed Pork Chops With Cider Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops with Cider Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features juicy pork chops meticulously stuffed with a savory breadcrumb and apple filling, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The chops are then bathed in a luscious cider sauce, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes. Accompanying this main course is a medley of complementary recipes, including a vibrant coleslaw for a refreshing crunch, creamy mashed potatoes for a comforting side, and sautéed green beans for a touch of vibrant color and earthy flavor. This comprehensive guide offers a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones thoroughly satisfied.

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CIDER-BRINED PORK CHOPS WITH PERFECT PAN SAUCE



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This brine has a higher concentration of salt than most, allowing it to add flavor and moisture to your chops in as little as 30 minutes. If you have more time, brine them up to 4 hours for maximum flavor, but no longer or the pork will be too salty. Add the easy pan sauce to your repertoire and make it your own by using white wine or dark beer instead of cider and varying the herbs based on what you like and have on hand.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup kosher salt
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 bay leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs
One 12-ounce bottle or can chilled hard cider (1 1/2 cups)
4 bone-in, center-cut pork chops, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus more sprigs for garnish
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus more sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup hard cider
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the brine: combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, allspice berries, bay leaves, thyme and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar and salt, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and pour in the cold cider. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
  • Put the pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the brine. Press out excess air and seal tightly. Put the bag in a shallow container so it can lay flat and refrigerate for 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Drain the chops, rinse and pat dry. Discard the brine.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chops (work in batches if necessary; do not crowd the pan) and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, 13 to 14 minutes. (If the chops are browning too quickly or the pan drippings start to burn, lower the heat.) Remove to a plate.
  • For the sauce: Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter and place over medium heat. Add the garlic, rosemary and thyme and cook until sizzling, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to make a paste. Whisk in the cider and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until very thick, about 1 minute. Add the stock, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in the cream and simmer to bring the sauce together, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, vinegar and parsley. Season to taste with salt. Add the chops to the pan and simmer, turning occasionally, until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs.

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE CIDER PAN SAUCE RECIPE



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Whether you decide to go the extra mile by dry-brining these meaty, thick-cut pork chops overnight or opt for speed and convenience by cooking them right after seasoning, you won't regret the extra-juicy results.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Mains

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bone-in pork rib chops (about 2 1/4 pounds total)
4 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons minced shallot (1 medium shallot)
2 teaspoons minced thyme leaves, divided
3/4 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons minced parsley

Steps:

  • Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Combine salt and sugar in a small bowl. Season pork chops generously on all sides with salt/sugar mixture (you may have some seasoning mixture left over; reserve for another use or discard). Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. If dry-brining chops overnight, refrigerate, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 24; otherwise proceed immediately to Step 2.
  • When ready to cook chops, preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Season chops with pepper. Place baking sheet with pork chops in oven and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chops registers 100 to 110°F (38 to 43°C) for medium-rare, about 30 minutes, or 110 to 120°F (43 to 49°C) for medium, about 35 minutes. To prevent overcooking, start checking temperature 5 to 10 minutes before suggested time. Remove from oven.
  • Heat oil in a large stainless steel or cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Place pork chops in skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 120 to 130°F (49 to 54°C) for medium-rare or 130 to 140°F (54 to 60°C) for medium, about 3 minutes. Stack pork chops with tongs, hold them on their sides, and sear the fat caps on the edges until crisp, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat, transfer chops to a clean rack set in a rimmed baking sheet, and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour fat from skillet. Add 1 tablespoon butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add shallot and thyme and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir apple cider and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 4 minutes. Whisk in cider vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat, season with salt and stir in parsley. Serve chops, spooning sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 2038 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 42 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS



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These apple cider pork chops are a must for fall family dinners. I serve them with buttered egg noodles to soak up more of that delicious sauce. The recipe is easy to double when company pops in. -Debiana Casterline, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each), about 3/4 inch thick
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on both sides., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine next seven ingredients; stir in apple cider. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted into chops reads 145°, 4-5 minutes. Remove chops from skillet; let stand for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into cider mixture in skillet. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Pour over chops; sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic exchanges

APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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I've been making these delicious extra-thick chops for over 30 years. It's a wonderful entree to serve company and it also savored by our family on special occasions. -Paula Disterhaupt, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
3 cups soft bread cubes
2 cups finely chopped apples
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
6 bone-in pork loin chops (1-1/2 inches thick and 7 ounces each)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the bread cubes, apples, celery, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. , Cut a pocket in each chop by making a horizontal cut through the meat almost to the bone. Sprinkle inside and outside with pepper and remaining salt. Spoon stuffing loosely into pockets. , In a large skillet, brown the chops on both sides in oil. Place in an ungreased large baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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A healthy, savory apple-y stuffing. You can make a delicious gravy from the pan drippings, too, if desired!

Provided by Nancy Burrowes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Stuffed

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ cup butter
3 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 cups chopped apples
¼ cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
6 (1 1/4 inch) thick pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet saute onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.
  • In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 625.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE CIDER GLAZE



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Pork chops with a glossy apple cider glaze is really easy, and while there's no starch or extra butter involved, it reduces quickly to a thick, rich, sweet-tart apple syrup.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 (6 ounce) boneless center-cut pork chops
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups apple cider
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 pinch red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot oil mixture until browned on both sides and pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove pan from the heat; transfer pork chops to a plate.
  • Stir garlic into the pan and place over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add apple cider and Dijon mustard, bring mixture to a boil, and cook until sauce is reduced and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rosemary and red pepper flakes; season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Return pork chops to the pan to warm slightly, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 101.5 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

APPLE CIDER PORK CHOPS



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This Apple Cider Glazed Pork Chops recipe has everything a busy parent could ask for. After all, it's not often you find a recipe that manages to be so speedy (30 minutes!), easy (five ingredients!), and impressive (homemade pan sauce!) all at the same time. Try these Apple Cider Pork Chops and a simple side for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Aaron Hutcherson

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 center-cut pork chops
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 cups apple cider
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Pat 4 center-cut pork chops dry with paper towel; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook pork chops in oil about 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  • In same skillet, add 1 1/2 cups apple cider and 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; cook to a thick, syrupy glaze and until reduced by about half. Stir in 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour glaze over pork chops for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOP WITH CIDER GRAVY, SAUTEED APPLES, AND ONIONS



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This meal will make you an official Walton - a member of a large farm family.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1-inch-thick) bone-in pork chop
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)
1 small onion, yellow or red, thinly sliced
1 Gala or Golden Delicious apple,thinly sliced
2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cloudy apple cider
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 corn muffin, split, buttered, and toasted

Steps:

  • Season the chop with salt and pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the EVOO in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chop until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side, tenting loosely with foil once you turn the chop. Remove the cooked chop to a plate and cover to keep warm. Add the remaining EVOO and the onions and apples. Season with salt, pepper, and the thyme and cook until just tender, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Douse with juice of the 1/2 lemon and remove to the plate with the chop.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to the skillet and when it melts, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then whisk in the cider and stock. Season the gravy with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve the chop covered with apples and onions, the gravy poured down over the top, and the muffin alongside.

APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH CIDER SAUCE RECIPE



APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH CIDER SAUCE Recipe image

Provided by lsukeena

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR THE STUFFING:
4 SLICES PUMPERNICKEL OR DARK RYE SANDWICH BREAD, CRUSTS REMOVED AND CUT INTO SMALL DICE
2 TBSP UNSALTED BUTTER
2 GRANNY SMITH APPLES, PEELED, CORED, AND CUT INTO 1/2 INCH DICE
1 TBSP EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
1/2 MEDIUM ONION, SMALL DICE RESERVE OTHER HALF FOR THE SAUCE
10 DRIED APPLE RINGS, CUT INTO 1/4 INCH PIECES
1 TBSP THINLY SLICED SAGE LEAVES, PLUS 2 WHOLE SPRIGS FOR THE SAUCE
1/4 CUP UNFILTERED APPLE CIDER OR UNFILTERED, UNSWEETENED APPLE JUICE
FOR CHOPS:
8 BONE IN CENTER CUT PORK CHOPS, AT LEAST 1 1/2 INCHES THICK
4 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
3 TBSP UNSALTED BUTTER
1/2 MEDIUM ONION, SMALL DICE
1 CELERY STALK, COARSELY CHOPPED
1 SMALL CARROT, PEELED AND COARSELY CHOPPED
2 TBSP APPLE BRANDY OPTIONAL
2 CUPS UNFILTERED APPLE CIDER OR UNFILTERED, UNSWEETENED APPLE JUICE
2 1/2 CUPS LOW-SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH
"3 TBSP CREME FRAICHE"

Steps:

  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUFFING: 1. HEAT THE OVEN TO 200 DEGREES AND ARRANGE A RACK IN THE MIDDLE. PLACE THE BREAD CUBES ON A BAKING SHEET AND PLACE IN THE OVEN TO DRY OUT, ABOUT 20 MINUTES. REMOVE FROM THE OVEN AND SET ASIDE. 2. RAISE THE OVEN TEMPERATURE TO 375 DEGREE. HEAT 1 TBSP OF THE BUTTER IN A LARGE FRYING PAN OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. WHEN IT FOAMS, ADD THE DICED APPLES AND LET THEM BROWN, STIRRING ONLY OCCASIONALLY. REMOVE FROM HEAT AND PLACE IN A MIXING BOWL. 3. REDUCE HEAT TO MEDIUM AND ADD THE OLIVE OIL AND REMAINING 1 TBSP BUTTER. WHEN THE BUTTER FOAMS, ADD THE ONIONS, A PINCH OF SALT, AND FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER AND COOK UNTIL THE ONIONS ARE SOFT AND TRANSLUCENT, ABOUT 6 MINUTES. 4. STIR IN THE COOKED APPLES, BREAD CUBES, DRIED APPLES, SLICE SAGE LEAVES, AND MINCED THYME AND COOK UNTIL HEATED THROUGH. STIR IN THE APPLE CIDER, SEASON WITH SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER, REMOVE FROM HEAT, AND SET ASIDE. FOR THE CHOPS: 1. RINSE THE PORK CHOPS AND PAT THEM DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS. HOLDING A SHARP PARING KNIFE PARALLEL TO THE WORK SURFACE, CUT A 3 INCH WIDE POCKET INTO EACH PORK CHOP ALL THE WAY TO THE BONE. MOVE THE KNIFE IN A FANNING MOTION TO CREATE A LARGER POCKET, BEING CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THROUGH THE TOP OR BOTTOM OF THE PORK. REPEAT WITH THE OTHER PORK CHOPS. SEASON THE CHOPS WELL ON ALL SIDES AND INSIDE EACH POCKET WITH SALT AND FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER. STUFF 1/8 OF THE STUFFING INTO EACH POCKET. 2. HEAT 1 TBSP OF THE OLIVE OIL AND 1 TBSP OF THE BUTTER IN A LARGE FRYING PAN OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. WHEN THE BUTTER FOAMS, PLACE 3 PORK CHOPS IN THE PAN. SEAR THE CHOPS UNTIL THEY ARE NICELY BROWNED, THEN TURN THEM TO BROWN THE OTHER SIDE. WHEN THE CHOPS ARE BROWNED, REMOVE THEM FROM THE PAN TO A RIMMED BAKING SHEET OR BAKING DISH LARGE ENOUGH TO HOLD THEM ALL COMFORTABLY. DUMP OUT THE USED OIL THAT REMAINS IN THE PAN, BUT DO NOT WASH THE PAN. REPEAT WITH THE OTHER CHOPS. 3. WHEN ALL THE CHOPS ARE SEARED, PLACE THEM IN THE OVEN AND BAKE UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY COOKED AND A THERMOMETER INSERTED INTO THE CENTER REGISTERS 145 DEGREES, ABOUT 25 TO 30 MINUTES. MEANWHILE, RETURN THE PAN USED FOR BROWNING THE CHOPS TO MEDIUM HEAT. (DO NOT CLEAN THE PAN) ADD THE REMAINING 1 TBSP OLIVE OIL, ONION, CELERY, AND CARROT TO THE PAN. COOK UNTIL THE VEGETABLES ARE SOFTENED AND BROWN AROUND THE EDGES, ABOUT 5 MINUTES. 4. REMOVE THE PAN FROM HEAT, ADD THE APPLE BRANDY (IF USING, OTHERWISE, DO THIS WITH SOME OF THE APPLE CIDER), AND RETURN IT TO THE HEAT. (IF YOU WANT, CAREFULLY TILT THE PAN TO IGNITE THE BRANDY.) USE A WOODEN SPOON OR SPATULA TO SCRAPE UP ANY OF THE BROWNED BITS THAT HAVE ADHERED TO THE PAN. STIR IN THE APPLE CIDER AND BRING TO A SIMMER FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES. 5. ADD THE CHICKEN BROTH AND HERB SPRIGS AND RETURN TO A SIMMER. COOK UNTIL THE SAUCE IS REDUCED TO 2 CUPS, ABOUT 12 MINUTES. STRAIN THE SAUCE THROUGH A FINE-MESH ST4RAINER AND RETURN IT TO THE PAN. WHISK IN THE CREME FRAICHE TO THICKEN THE SAUCE SLIGHTLY.

APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS



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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.

Provided by Wendy W88

Categories     Pork

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.9, Fat 31.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 216.3, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 15.1, Protein 20.1

Tips for Making the Best Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops with Cider Sauce:

  • Choose high-quality pork chops: Look for chops that are at least 1 inch thick and have a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that they stay juicy and flavorful during cooking.
  • Stuff the chops evenly: Don't overstuff the chops, or they will be difficult to seal and cook evenly. Use about 1/4 cup of stuffing per chop.
  • Sear the chops before baking: This will help to seal in the juices and give the chops a nice browned crust.
  • Use a flavorful cider sauce: The cider sauce is what really makes this dish special. Be sure to use a good-quality cider that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve the chops with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

Apple-stuffed pork chops with cider sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, the stuffing is savory and sweet, and the cider sauce is rich and tangy. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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