Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 452.05 kcal High 23%
- Protein 45.19 g Good Source 90%
- Carbohydrate 23.96 g 9%
- Total Fat 18.35 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.44 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 132.84 mg High 44%
- Sodium 1323.41 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 16.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.35 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 161.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 8.03 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 14.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry is made with 11 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Black Pepper, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 452.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Butter. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry healthy?
- Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple and Cranberry has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 452.05 calories and 45.19 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1323.41 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.44 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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