Stuffed Pork Chops All Saints Episcopal Church Longmeadow Food

STUFFED PORK CHOPS I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a skillet, heat the oil and brown the pork chops. Place the pork chops in a baking dish.
• In a bowl, toss the bread cubes, melted butter, chicken broth, celery, onion, and poultry seasoning together. Put heaping mounds of the bread crumb mixture onto the pork chops.
• Combine the cream of mushroom soup with the water, and pour this mixture over the stuffing and pork chops.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. The meat thermometer should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare stuffing according to directions on box, increasing water by 1/4 cup.
• Cut slit into the side of each pork chop, cutting it almost in half. This is easiest on a mostly frozen chop.
• Stuff (and I mean stuff) each chop with as much stuffing as it can hold. You can also add a pat of butter, salt and pepper, or seasonings if desired.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until juice runs clear.
• We enjoy having cauliflower with our meal.
• Also-- DO NOT brown chops before hand. This causes them to be too tough, and too rigid to stuff correctly.

PORK CHOPS STUFFED WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND BACON

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
• In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
• Lay the chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is done. Careful not to overcook!

PESTO STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks.
• Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes.

APPLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet saute onion in butter or margarine until tender. Remove from heat. Add the bread crumbs, apples, celery, parsley and salt. Mix all together. Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon apple mixture loosely into pockets.
• In skillet, heat oil to medium high and brown chops on both sides. Place browned chops in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear.

STUFFED PORK CHOPS - ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH - LONGMEADOW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash and dry chops. If pocket is not pre cut, use a sharp knife to make a slit in the "fat" side of the chop, big enough for a generous scoop of stuffing.
• Salt and pepper inside and out of chops. Set aside.
• Cook onion and celery in butter about 5 minutes. If dry add 1 tablespoon of water.
• Add parsley, sage, salt, and pepper.
• Add parsley mixture to bread and mix thoroughly, adding water as necessary.
• Stuff chops, dividing stuffing evenly between the chops and secure with toothpicks.
• Stand on bone end and bake for 1 hour or until well done.
• Note: Depending on the size of your chops, sometimes I baste a bit with a bit of chicken broth with 1/2 teaspoon butter melted in it to prevent drying out.

STUFFED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Make pockets in the chops by slitting from the edge of the eye to the bone with a sharp knife.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, butter, garlic, onion, rosemary, marjoram and salt, and stuff the mixture into the pockets.
• Use a small skewer if necessary to hold the edges closed.
• Grill the chops over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes per side, turning several times, until the fat is crisp and the meat nicely browned.