Country Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Description 🍽️
If you want to impress your dinner guests with a wonderful meal, then this Country Stuffed Pork Chops recipe is just what you need! These succulent pork chops are filled with a flavorful stuffing that will tantalize your taste buds. If desired, the chops can be browned before stuffing and baking. Note that you can either slice the pockets in the pork chops yourself or ask your corner butcher to do it for you. Make sure the pork chops are cut thick enough to hold the stuffing.
Nutritional Information 📊
- Calories: 603.3
- Fat Content: 31.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 231.1mg
- Sodium Content: 595.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.1g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Protein Content: 53.6g
Ingredients 🛒
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup green pepper
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 clove
- 1 apple
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sherry wine
- 8-10 thick-cut pork chops
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika
- Butter for sautéing
- Bread crumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions 📝
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| 2 | Grease a 13″ x 9″ baking pan. |
| 3 | In a frypan, sauté the onions, garlic (if using), green peppers, and breakfast sausage in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is browned. |
| 4 | Sprinkle a little cinnamon and cloves over the apples and mix well. |
| 5 | Combine the sautéed vegetable and sausage mixture with the bread crumbs in a large bowl. |
| 6 | Add the eggs, diced apples, and sherry wine to the bowl, and mix until all ingredients are well combined. |
| 7 | Season the stuffing mixture with a dash of dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste. |
| 8 | Using a sharp knife, carefully slice a pocket into each pork chop, making sure not to cut all the way through. |
| 9 | Stuff each pork chop generously with the prepared stuffing mixture. |
| 10 | Place the stuffed pork chops in the greased baking pan. |
| 11 | Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the pork chops are cooked through and tender. |
| 12 | Baste the pork chops with the juices halfway through the cooking time to keep them moist and flavorful. |
| 13 | Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with paprika for a beautiful finishing touch. |
| 14 | Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of these Country Stuffed Pork Chops with your favorite sides. |
This recipe yields approximately 6 servings, making it perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a new favorite! 🍴
