Stuffed Pork Chops
This dairy free recipe serves 45. One serving contains 69 calories, 5g of protein, and 3g of fat. Head to the store and pick up apple juice, pepper, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Prepare stuffing as directed on package, substituting apple juice for the water.
Cut 1 apple into 1/2-inch chunks; stir into stuffing. Spoon into pockets in chops; sprinkle with pepper. Spoon remaining stuffing into 13x9-inch baking dish.
Heat large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
Add 3 chops; cook 2 min. on each side to brown.
Remove chops from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Repeat with remaining chops.
Place chops over stuffing. Core remaining apple; cut into 12 rings.
Place over chops; brush with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining dressing.
Bake 20 to 25 min. or until chops are done (160F). Meanwhile, mix remaining dressing, sugar and mustard in same skillet; cook on medium-high heat 1 min. or until bubbly and thickened.
Serve over apples and chops.
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. One wine you could try is Tenuta di Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 12 dollars.
Tenuta di Nozzole Le Bruniche Chardonnay
Nozzole Le Bruniche is an elegant and distinctive expression of the Chardonnay variety, with a clean, fragrant bouquet of white and tropical fruits offset by slight nuances of toast. On the palate, it shows a superb balance of fruit ripeness underscored by a fresh acidity and structure of medium body, with an overall impression of delicate complexity. These are repeated in the clean, persistent finish, which ends on a subtle toasty note.