Cranberry-Apricot Stuffed Pork Chop with Broccolini

Name: Cranberry-Apricot Stuffed Pork Chop with Broccolini
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 3 Tbsps bourbon; 170 grams broccolini or baby broccoli; 177 milliliters chicken stock or chicken broth; 118 milliliters dried apricots; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 59 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 4 servings Garnish: lemon zest; 2 teaspoons molasses, divided; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 4 (1-inch-thick) boneless pork chops; 4 servings Salt; 118 milliliters dried sweetened cranberries

Cranberry-Apricot Stuffed Pork Chop with Broccolini might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 31g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 462 calories. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. A mixture of lemon zest, molasses, thyme leaves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the bourbon you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 42

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Place first 4 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a food processor; process until finely chopped.

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Salt And Pepper

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Add 1 teaspoon molasses, and pulse until combined.

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Molasses

Cut a horizontal slit through the thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff evenly with cranberry mixture.

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Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper.

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork chops 2 minutes on each side. Toss broccolini in remaining 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Place broccolini around pork in skillet.

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Pork

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Bake 9 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion of pork registers 15

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Transfer pork and broccolini to a serving plate; cover and keep warm.

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Add stock, bourbon, and remaining 1 teaspoon molasses to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook 2 minutes or until reduced by half, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Stir in cream; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

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Serve sauce over pork chops.

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Sauce

Garnish broccolini, if desired.

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Servings:

4servings

Freshly ground black pepper 3Tbsps

bourbon 170grams

broccolini or baby broccoli 177milliliters

chicken stock or chicken broth 118milliliters

dried apricots 2teaspoons

fresh thyme leaves 1

garlic clove, chopped 59milliliters

heavy whipping cream 4servings

Garnish: lemon zest 2teaspoons

molasses, divided 2Tbsps

olive oil 4

(1-inch-thick) boneless pork chops 4servings

Salt 118milliliters

dried sweetened cranberries

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops works really well with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. 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.