Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 158 milliliters chopped pitted dried plums; 411 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 473 milliliters diced peeled Granny Smith apple; 59 milliliters chopped pistachios; 170 grams lean bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick), trimmed; 5 Tbsps port or other sweet red wine, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This dairy free recipe has 139 calories, 6g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up pepper, granny smith apple, center-cut pork chops, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine 2 tablespoons port, apple, and next 4 ingredients (apple through sugar), stirring well.

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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.

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Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

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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.

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Remove pork from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining pork.

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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.

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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.

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Serve sauce with pork.

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Servings:

1teaspoons

black pepper 2teaspoons

brown sugar 158milliliters

chopped pitted dried plums 411grams

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 3Tbsps

all-purpose flour 473milliliters

diced peeled Granny Smith apple 59milliliters

chopped pistachios 170grams

lean bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick), trimmed 5Tbsps

port or other sweet red wine, divided 1teaspoon

salt, divided 2Tbsps

chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling are my top picks for Pork Chops. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 36 dollars per bottle.