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You may want to do a lot of cooking, but if you make the same meal over and over again, you’ll get bored. Fortunately, it’s not as difficult as it sounds to completely change up your food. We all love different kinds of pork chops and have different preferences when it comes to stuffing our pork chops with different things.
If you want to make one of the easiest dishes, stuffed pork chops are a great place to start. Stuffed pork chops are a delicious appetizer or main dish that is as easy as it gets. They are a great way to use up leftover pork and are also a great low-carb recipe. A little bit of preparation goes a long way with this recipe. The result is a moist and delicious pork chop that isn’t too challenging to make.
Pork Chops are an amazing and popular meal, and no one does them better than New York City’s hot-dog king. The problem is that pork chops, even from top-rated restaurants, can be rather expensive. When you want to make sure that you’re getting the best bang for your buck, you should learn how to make pork chops at home.
How to make Stuffed Pork Chops
When cooking a restaurant-quality meal, you need to use the best ingredients. That’s why when preparing a recipe for stuffed pork chops, I always make sure to use the best pork chops that I can find. This recipe shows a classic recipe that uses the perfect, rich pork chops. With a little creativity, you can’t go wrong with this recipe.
Ingredients
- thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ of a small apple, peel on, and finely diced
- ½ of a small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 (6 ounces) package Stove Top stuffing mix, plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water)
- 4 thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley or sage (Optional garnish)
Step by Step Instructions to make Stuffed Pork Chops
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large ovenproof skillet. Sauté apple, onion, and celery just until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
Step 3
In the meantime, prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. Combine the prepared stuffing with the sauteed apple, onion, and celery mixture using a fork. Set aside.
Step 4
Make a pocket for each pork chop with a sharp knife. Don’t slice all the way through. Using a paper towel, pat the pork chops dry. Season salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 5
Stuff each pork chop with about 1/4 cup of stuffing (or as much as you can fit inside). Use toothpicks to secure.
Step 6
Clean the skillet that you used to sauté the apples and vegetables. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops to the pan when the oil begins to shimmer and brown them on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. To prevent overcrowding, work in batches if necessary.
Step 7
In an oven-safe skillet, arrange all of the browned pork chops. Place the browned pork chops on a greased or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet if you do not have an oven-safe skillet big enough to hold all of the chops.
Step 8
Place the skillet (or baking sheet) in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, uncovered until juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 145°F. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and remove the toothpicks before serving.
In Closing
We hope this recipe for stuffed pork chops has inspired you to try something new and flavorful with your next meal. The combination of sweet, savory, and salty flavors makes these stuffed pork chops an incredibly tasty dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, they are surprisingly simple to make and don’t take too much time or effort. So why not give this delicious recipe a try tonight?
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Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ of a small apple, peel on, and finely diced
- ½ of a small sweet onion, finely diced
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 1 (6 ounces) package Stove Top stuffing mix, plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water)
- 4 thick boneless pork chops (about 6-8 ounces each and 1 inch thick)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley or sage (Optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large ovenproof skillet. Sauté apple, onion, and celery just until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- In the meantime, prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. Combine the prepared stuffing with the sauteed apple, onion, and celery mixture using a fork. Set aside.
- Make a pocket for each pork chop with a sharp knife. Don't slice all the way through. Using a paper towel, pat the pork chops dry. Season salt and pepper on both sides.
- Stuff each pork chop with about 1/4 cup of stuffing (or as much as you can fit inside). Use toothpicks to secure.
- Clean the skillet that you used to sauté the apples and vegetables. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork chops to the pan when the oil begins to shimmer and brown them on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. To prevent overcrowding, work in batches if necessary.
- In an oven-safe skillet, arrange all of the browned pork chops. Place the browned pork chops on a greased or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet if you do not have an oven-safe skillet big enough to hold all of the chops.
- Place the skillet (or baking sheet) in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, uncovered until juices run clear and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 145°F. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and remove the toothpicks before serving.