STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH GORGONZOLA AND APPLE
This is a full-flavored, pungent, yet subtle special occasion dish. We served the meal with diced, spiced new potatoes with chopped onions baked in foil for 40 minutes, and a Caesar salad.
Provided by Richard D. Jehn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Stuffed
Time 1h45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- To make the apple stuffing: In a saute pan or skillet on medium heat, melt the butter and saute thyme, chopped apples, salt and pepper together until the apples are completely softened; about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place the apple mixture in a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese. The cheese should liquefy into the stuffing within a couple of minutes.
- To prepare the pork chops: Butterfly the pork chops by slicing them parallel to the plane of the chop from the fat side to the bone. Stuff each one with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the apple mixture.
- Bake the chops for about 1 hour. Place the chops on a rack with the two stuffing sides pressed together to hold the stuffing inside the chops.
- To make the sauce: Heat the oil in a saute pan or skillet on medium heat, then saute the garlic until transparent, and the cheese until slightly melting. Immediately add the sherry, let cook for a minute until combined, then add the cream and 1/4 cup of the chicken stock, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Stir occasionally and reduce the liquid on medium high heat until the sauce begins to toast/caramelize and turn darker brown. Add the remaining 1/4 cup chicken stock, reincorporate the cheese and continue reducing until there is just 1/4 to 1/2 cup of thick liquid remaining.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 623.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
GORGONZOLA AND APPLE PORK CHOPS
Pork chops with a wonderfully different zing. Easy to make, yet it appears as though you slaved all day long! This dish is great served with any type of potato.
Provided by Kimberly Watson
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Stuffed
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butterfly each pork chop by slicing horizontally through the center with a sharp knife. Leave them attached on one side so they can be flipped open to create a butterfly shape.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork chops, reduce heat to medium and cook slowly for 5 to 7 minutes each side, or until they are done to your liking. Set aside.
- Melt butter or margarine in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add apples and saute until tender, then turn off heat and add cheese to skillet. Mix together slowly to form a creamy thick sauce.
- Place reserved chops on serving plate and stuff each one with 1/4 of the apple/cheese mixture. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 125.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 823.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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