These juicy and flavorful pork chops are stuffed with a delicious mixture of cranberries, apples, and savory herbs. They make for the perfect holiday meal or special dinner. The sweet and tangy filling complements the rich pork beautifully, creating a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops, bone-in
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 apple, finely diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the dried cranberries, diced apple, breadcrumbs, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each pork chop, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each pork chop with the cranberry and apple mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the stuffed pork chops on each side for about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the pork chops to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
