Ingredients
STUFFING:2/3 cup chopped celery1/3 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes1/2 cup chopped peeled apple1/4 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepperPORK CHOPS:4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1/2 cup chicken broth1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apple3 tablespoons chopped walnuts3 tablespoons maple syrup
Preparation
In a large skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Place in a large bowl. Stir in the remaining stuffing ingredients.
Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone; fill with stuffing mixture. Secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, brown chops in oil and butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add broth to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; stir in the apple, walnuts and syrup. Pour over pork chops.
Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks before serving.
