Pork Chops Stuffed With Apples and Dates
Per ServingPork Chops Stuffed With Apples and Dates |
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| Makes: 8 | ||
| Serving Size: 1 chop, plus 5 Tbsp. stuffing | ||
| Calories | 230 | |
| Fat | 10 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 | g |
| Fiber | 2 | g |
| Sugars | 12 | g |
| Cholesterol | 60 | mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg (without added salt) | |
| Protein | 22 | g |
| Choices: Fruit 1, Lean meat 3, Fat 1 | ||
- Makes: 8
- Serving Size: 1 chop, plus 5 Tbsp. stuffing
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minute
Ingredients
| 2 | Tbsp. | sweet Madeira wine |
| 2 | cups | chopped Gala apples, unpeeled |
| 1/2 | cup | diced pitted dates |
| 2 | Tbsp. | coarsely chopped walnuts |
| 2 | Tbsp. | minced fresh thyme |
| 1 | tsp. | honey |
| 8 | (4-oz.) lean boneless pork chops (about 3/4 to 1 inch thick) | |
| Salt and pepper to taste | ||
| 2 | tsp. | canola oil, divided |
Directions
- Combine the wine with the apples, dates, walnuts, thyme, and honey.
- Make a horizontal slit in each pork chop. Stuff equal portions of the mixture into each chop.
- Sprinkle each chop with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the canola oil, and sear 4 of the chops for about 7 to 8 minutes per side. Add the remaining oil to the pan, and repeat with the remaining chops.
