Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry

Name: Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Apple Juice; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 5 whole Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Butter; 2 stalk Celery; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 0.25 cup Dried Cranberry; 1 whole Granny Smith Apple; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 0.13 whole Yellow Onion

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry balance tender, juicy meat with a gently sweet-tart filling of Granny Smith apple, celery, and dried cranberries. A light apple juice glaze adds brightness and a glossy finish, enhancing every bite without overpowering. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a small gathering when you want classic comfort with a hint of fruit-forward flair.

Prep30 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves5
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2

In a Dutch oven, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until very soft and starting to brown. Take off the heat, then stir in the apple, celery, and dried cranberries. Season with salt.
3

Lay each chop flat on a cutting board. Holding a sharp knife parallel to the board, cut a pocket in each chop, keeping three sides intact. Stuff each chop with the apple-cranberry mixture.
4

Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Pan-fry the chops in the butter for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat.
5

Cover the Dutch oven and place it in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
6

Move the chops from the Dutch oven to a plate and cover with foil. Return the Dutch oven to the stovetop over medium heat. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the apple juice, cornstarch, and brown sugar; pour into the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring often, until the liquid reduces by half. Season to taste with black pepper. Serve the apple glaze over the pork chops.