Pork chops were never a favorite of mine, because as a kid my Mom would cook the death out of them and they were tough as could be. However, these chops? Woweee they are good. Tender and juicy and just yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs chopped onion
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups soft bread crumbs
- 2 cups finely chopped apples
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt, divided
- 6 bone in thick chops
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- In small pan, melt the butter. Saute the onions and celery until tender.
- Remove from heat, add in apples, celery, parsley and 1/8 tsp salt
- Cut a slit in each chop by cutting thru almost to the bone. Do not cut through!
- Spoon stuffing into the pockets
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper
- In large skillet, brown the chops on both sides in the olive oil
- Place chops on rack and place rack on a pan with sides. Pour water into the pan.
- Place into preheated oven and bake approximately 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads at least 145
- Let stand 5-8 minutes before serving
As always – enjoy!