NORMA'S APPLE STUFFING PORK CHOPS

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I have made this recipe for so many years and served it to family and guest with such good results and comments on the taste and flavor of these chops. I prefer the loin cut myself, but I'm sure any thick cut will do in this recipe.

Provided by Norma DeRemer @PApride

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 - 1 1/4 cut pork chops, split in center
- ground coriander
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil or olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
3 cup(s) stuffing mix, herb-seasoned with sage
1 medium onion chopped
2 - celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup(s) butter
2 teaspoon(s) chopped parsley
2 cup(s) chopped apples, can leave skins on if desired.
2 can(s) or jars of brown gravy (if desired)
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Ask someone in the meat department at your grocery store to split your pork chops for you or cut them yourself when you get home.
  • Place a tablespoon of vegetable or olive oil in a heavy skillet over med-high heat.Sprinkle both sides of each pork chop with the coriander and salt & pepper to taste.
  • When oil heats, add the pork chops and brown on both sides until golden brown on the outside of each pork chop. Do not fully cook chops.
  • Remove pan from stove and place chops on a platter and let cool.
  • Place another fry pan onto the stove over med-high heat;add butter, chopped celery and onions and cook until onions become clear.Remove from stove
  • Place stuffing mix in a large bowl and add onion and celery along with your chopped apples. Add your parsley, salt and pepper to taste and stir until all is mixed well.
  • Stuff each pork chop full of stuffing mixture and place stuffing pocket side up in a 9 X 13 baking pan. (If you lay the chops down; the dressing will mix with the gravy and fall out of the chops)
  • Pour gravy over all and cover with foil and place in a pre-heated oven at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and remove foil. Place pan back into oven and let cook for another 30 minutes until bubbly and well done.
  • Remove from oven and place on a large serving tray along with the gravy.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy.

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