Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops, a harmonious blend of savory and sweet flavors. These succulent pork chops are meticulously stuffed with a delightful filling of crisp apples, aromatic spices, and a hint of tangy lemon, creating a symphony of taste that will leave you craving more.
Accompanying this main course are three delectable recipes that elevate the dining experience. Delight in the creamy and flavorful Mashed Potatoes, a classic side dish that perfectly complements the hearty pork chops. For a refreshing contrast, savor the vibrant and zesty Cucumber Salad, a delightful medley of crisp cucumbers, tangy red onion, and a refreshing dressing. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, indulge in the luscious Apple Crisp, a comforting dessert featuring tender apples enveloped in a golden-brown oat crumble topping.
APPLE-STUFFED PORK LOIN
Quick, easy, and extremely tasty!
Provided by Chef Hurley Baird
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
- Place pork on a work surface and cut into 1/2-inch thickness, starting 1/2 inch from the cutting board and rolling pork open while cutting until entire loin is unrolled onto the work surface. Cover loin with plastic wrap and pound loin into 1/4-inch thickness with a meat mallet.
- Mix apples, bread, chicken stock, poultry seasoning, seasoned salt, and eggs together in a bowl; spread onto the loin. Roll loin around apple filling, ending with the fat cap on top. Cut stuffed pork loin in half and place on rack.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1048.6 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS
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
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
APPLE-GLAZED STUFFED PORK CHOPS
I've served these Apple Glazed Pork Chops for many dinner parties. All you need to add would be a green veggie, a crunchy green salad and you have a beautiful presentation for a lovely meal. These can be prepared, refrigerated and baked later in the day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place first four ingredients in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup juice and melted butter; toss until combined., Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing horizontally to the bone. Fill each with about 1/2 cup stuffing; place on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Add 1-1/2 cups apple juice to pan. Cover tightly with foil; bake until a thermometer inserted in pork reads at least 145°, 35-45 minutes., Place remaining stuffing in a greased 8-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, until heated through, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, for glaze, place brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cup apple juice in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 5 minutes., To serve, brush chops with glaze. Serve with additional stuffing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 48g protein.
APPLE-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
My mother used to make this apple stuffed pork loin. To lighten my mom's recipe up a bit, I reduced the amount of croutons called for and used the fat-free variety. -Sandra Harrison of Viera, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 4 tablespoons broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; saute the apple, celery and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the broth mixture, croutons, nuts, pepper and the remaining broth., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; fill with stuffing mixture. Close roast; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks., Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN CHOPS
Make and share this Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 deg.
- Spray a 9X13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Set aside.
- Trim all visible fat from pork chops.
- Cut chops in half.
- Cut a pocket in each pork chop half for stuffing.
- Combine next 9 ingredients (bread through sage) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Stuff approximately 1/3 cup of mixture into each pork chop half.
- Place stuffed chops in prepared pan.
- Sprinkle with rosemary.
- Bake uncovered for 40-50 minutes, or until cooked throughly.
APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS
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
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.
CONTEST-WINNING PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE STUFFING
Here's an easy way to dress up plain old pork chops&151;top them with a moist apple stuffing! Apples and pork always seem to go together so well...this makes a wonderful fall meal. -Alta Looney of Howard, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pork chops; toss to coat. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chops for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, apples, celery, onion, poultry seasoning, pepper and remaining salt; toss to coat. Add water and butter; toss to coat. , Place 1/2 cup of stuffing on each pork chop. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOINS
This impressive entree is oven-ready in just 20 minutes. Garnish with extra sliced apple and fresh parsley for a special dish when unexpected guests drop in. -Suzanne Earl, Spring, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute apple and onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness., Remove plastic; spread apple mixture over meat. Close tenderloins; tie with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the juices and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley., Pour 3/4 cup sauce over tenderloins. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS
I love the combination of pork and apple blended together and that is exactly what you get with this recipe.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Pork
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine apple, onion, salt, bread crumbs, pepper, sage, and butter.
- If mixture appears too dry to hold together, add a little water.
- Cut a deep pocket into the side of each pork chop and stuff with the apple dressing. Secure with a toothpick.
- In a large skillet, brown the stuff pork chops on each side in the vegetable oil.
- Place chops in a shallow ovenproof casserole dish and arrange the remaining dressing around the chops.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees oven for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 759.8, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.6, Protein 27.6
PORK LOIN CHOPS WITH CHERRY-APPLE STUFFING
Pork and tart dried cherries make a great meal for a cool fall evening. Prepare your salad or other side while this casserole finishes in the oven.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Mix apple, chicken broth, cherries, walnuts, stuffing mix, celery, onion, and melted butter together in a large bowl; transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
- Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange the chops atop the stuffing mixture with the browned side facing up; press into the stuffing. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until pork chops are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 86.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 759.5 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK CHOPS
These savory pork chops are stuffed with a sumptuous apple-cranberry mixture and served with an apple reduction glaze. They are excellent served with rosemary potatoes and tender whole green beans.
Provided by JNODWELL
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Stuffed
Time 1h30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until the onions are very soft and begin to brown. Remove from heat. Stir in apple, celery, and dried cranberries. Season with salt.
- Lay each chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, leaving three sides intact. Stuff each chop with apple-cranberry mixture.
- Melt remaining butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Pan-fry chops in butter for two minutes on each side. Cover, and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- Transfer chops from pan to a plate, and cover with foil. Place the Dutch oven back on the stovetop over medium heat. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together apple juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar; pour into Dutch oven. Reduce liquid volume by half, stirring frequently. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve this apple glaze over pork chops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 72.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 467.2 mg, Sugar 17.8 g
Tips:
- Choose thick pork chops: This will help them stay juicy during cooking and prevent them from drying out.
- Stuffing the pork chops: Use a sharp knife to make a pocket in each pork chop. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Don't overstuff the pork chops: You want to be able to close the pocket without the stuffing spilling out. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/4 cup of stuffing per pork chop.
- Use a flavorful stuffing: The stuffing is what will give the pork chops their flavor, so make sure to use something that you enjoy. Apple and sausage stuffing, bread and herb stuffing, or wild rice stuffing are all good options.
- Cook the pork chops over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork chops: They are done when they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make them more tender.
Conclusion:
Apple-stuffed pork loin chops are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the apple stuffing adds a sweet and tart flavor that complements the pork perfectly. This dish is sure to become a favorite in your home.
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