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Oct 14, 2009 9:28 am US/Central
Stuffed Pork Chops With Spiced Apples
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Stuffing and Pork Chops:
1 TBSP unsalted butter
2 ounces chopped pancetta or bacon
1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 TBSP chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp. dried thyme
1 cup grated cheese (Gruyere, Cheddar, etc.)
4 large bone-in rib loin pork chops
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 TBSP olive oil
Spiced Apples:
2 TBSP unsalted butter
½ cup thinly sliced shallots
2 medium Granny Smith apples, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground ginger
1 cup chicken broth plus 1 TBSP
1/3 cup Calvados or apple brandy
1/3 cup apple cider
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 TBSP fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground pepper
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a large skillet melt 1 TBSP butter over medium-high heat. Add pancetta and leek and sauté for 5 minutes. Add breadcrumbs, walnuts, and thyme and continue to sauté for 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and stir in the cheese. Cool. Reserve skillet.
Cut a slit through the side of each pork chop, forming an internal pocket. Stuff the leek mixture into pockets, pressing opening closed to seal. Season outside of pork chops generously with salt and pepper.
In the reserved skillet, heat 2 TBSP olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chops and brown evenly, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chops to a baking sheet and roast in the oven until internal temperature reaches 150F, about 8 minutes. Cover loosely with foil after removing from the oven.
Meanwhile, in the same skillet melt 2 TBSP butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots and apples and sauté for 5 minutes. Add cinnamon and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add 1 cup broth, Calvados, and cider. Bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1 TBSP chicken broth and add to apples.
Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place chops on plates or platter and spoon sauce over. Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired. Serves 4.
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