STUFFED APPLE PORK CHOPS

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My family has used apples for many fabulous dishes, including this pork chop recipe from my grandmother that uses apples, apple butter and apple cider. I adapted the meal for two. My boyfriend loves it served with a baked sweet potato and a green salad. -Heather Kenney, Arlington, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons apple butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 boneless butterflied pork chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tart apple, chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup apple cider or juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the apple butter, vinegar, mustard and rosemary. Flatten pork chops to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush with apple butter mixture., Combine apple and onion; place over 1 side of each pork chop. Fold other side of pork over filling and secure with toothpicks. , In a small ovenproof skillet, brown chops in butter on each side, 3-4 minutes. Add cider. , Bake, uncovered, until apples and onions are tender and a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes. Remove chops and keep warm. Bring pan juices to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Discard toothpicks. Serve pork with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.