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Apple, Goat Cheese and Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops

Apple, Goat Cheese and Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops
Apple, Goat Cheese and Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops might be a good recipe to expand your main course collection. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 519 calories, 35g of protein, and 30g of fat. This recipe serves 7. Head to the store and pick up specially selected goat cheese log, roseland half pork loin, granny smith apples, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pecans you could follow this main course with the Bourbon Cake with Pecans: A Southern Classic as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Instructions

1
Slice the pork loin into 1-inch thick chops.
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In a medium pot, bring 4 cups water, lemon juice, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil for 2 minutes.
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3
Remove from heat, add 2 cups cold water.
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Pour the brine into a plastic container large enough for the chops.
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Add the chops, brine overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
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For the stuffing: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
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9
Add the apple slices, brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Saute until tender.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
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Add the chopped pecans and goat cheese.
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Remove the chops from the brine.
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Slit each chop horizontally to create a large hole for the stuffing.
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Spoon the stuffing into the chops. Season each chop with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear each chop in extra virgin olive oil.
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Place chops on a baking pan and bake for 20-30 minutes until internal temperature is 155-160 degrees F.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In9 hrs, 5 m.
Servings7
Health Score15
Gluten Free
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