Delicious Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the dried cranberries, diced apple, breadcrumbs, garlic, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket into each pork chop, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Stuff each pork chop with the cranberry and apple mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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