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Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops

Servings 8
Calories 275 kcal
Author Cooking Light DECEMBER 2002

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons port or other sweet red wine -- divided
  • 2 cups diced peeled Granny Smith apple
  • 2/3 cup chopped pitted dried plums
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 48 ounces lean bone-in center-cut pork chops -- about 3/4 inch thick trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon salt -- divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 14 1/2 ounces fat-free less-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons port, apple, and next 4 ingredients (apple through sugar), stirring well.
  2. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff about 1/4 cup apple mixture into each pocket. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add 4 pork chops. Cook 7 minutes on each side or until done. Remove pork from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining pork.
  4. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt and flour in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add 3 tablespoons port and broth, stirring with a whisk. Add mixture to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with pork.
Nutrition Facts
Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 1101mg48%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Protein 43g86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.