BLACK RICE & FARRO STUFFED PORK CHOPS

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This is a healthy stuffing option that doesn't taste it. I put some of the cooked black rice and farro aside before mixing in nuts for my 15 month old and she LOVES it, can't have a higher recommendation in my view

Provided by BelleAnna

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 Pork chops, plus extra stuffing, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup black rice (if you want more rice to farro ratio you can use a whole cup)
7/8 cup water (1 3/4 for 1 cup rice)
2 tablespoons dried cherries
half an onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cracked farro
2 1/2 cups water (chicken or vegetable broth or stock for more flavor)
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 pork chops, 1 1/2-2 inch thick
1/2 cup unfiltered apple juice (I like "not from concentrate")

Steps:

  • Bring rice, cherries, and water to boil over high heat.
  • Turn down to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tbsp of the olive oil to large pan and heat over medium heat, add onions and sautee until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add farro and toast until it just started to darken, about 3 minutes (careful not to burn!).
  • Add liquid of choice and rosemary and bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat to low and simmer UNCOVERED for 30 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and farro has split open.
  • Toast almonds in a small pan until fragrant
  • Mix rice and farro together.
  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • Cut a deep pocket in pork chops.
  • Add remaining olive oil to an oven proof skillet and sear pork chops on both side, remove meat from pan, keep pan hot.
  • Stuff pork chops with about 1-2 tbsp of stuffing each.
  • Place back in pan and add enough apple juice to cover about half-way, place in oven and bake for at least an hour and up to 2 for more tender meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 137.3, Sodium 117.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 45.3

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