Grilled Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Chops

Grilled Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Chops
Grilled Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Chops might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 511 calories, 63g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have celery, green onion, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the almonds you could follow this main course with the Fresh Cherry Clafouti with Almonds as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

1
Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook celery and onion in butter, stirring frequently, until celery is crisp-tender. Stir in rice, almonds, salt and pepper until well blended.
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Cut a deep pocket horizontally in each pork chop on the meatiest side of the bone. Press about 1/3 cup stuffing into each pocket. Secure openings with toothpicks. In small bowl, mix apricot preserves, wine and cinnamon.
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Cover and grill pork over medium-low heat 40 to 45 minutes, brushing occasionally with preserves mixture and turning 2 or 3 times, until pork is tender and slightly pink when cut near bone on the unstuffed sides of chops.
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Remove toothpicks. Discard any remaining preserves mixture.
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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. The Rochioli Estate Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 42 dollars per bottle.
Rochioli Estate Chardonnay
Rochioli Estate Chardonnay
This wine is a fine example of the unique characteristics from the Rochioli property and the Russian River Valley. Aromas of ripe apple, tropical fruit, hazelnut and a touch of spice combine with the rich apple flavors and crisp acidity.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings4
Health Score36
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