Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
45 min.
8
132kcal

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For a delightful twist on a classic dish, try our Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops! This dairy-free recipe combines the savory flavor of lean pork with the sweetness of tender Granny Smith apples and the rich, nutty crunch of pistachios, making it the perfect choice for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these pork chops serve eight people, making them an ideal option for gatherings or weeknight dinners. Each chop is generously filled with a fragrant mixture of apples, dried plums, and spices, creating a mouthwatering pocket that bursts with flavor in every bite. The addition of port wine lends a sophisticated touch to the dish, while the homemade sauce, made from the pan drippings, ensures that every serving is packed with a rich and robust taste.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it also fits within a balanced diet, with each serving containing only 132 calories. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates means you'll be nourished without feeling weighed down. Whether served as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops are sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. So grab your frying pan, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons brown sugar 
  • 0.7 cup plums dried pitted chopped
  • 14.5 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cups apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced peeled
  • 0.3 cup pistachios chopped
  • ounce center-cut pork chops bone-in lean trimmed ( 3/)
  • tablespoons port sweet divided
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • tablespoons teaspoons thyme dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine 2 tablespoons port, apple, and next 4 ingredients (apple through sugar), stirring well.
  2. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff about 1/4 cup apple mixture into each pocket.
  3. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; add 4 pork chops. Cook 7 minutes on each side or until done.
  5. Remove pork from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining pork.
  6. Combine 1/2 teaspoon salt and flour in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add 3 tablespoons port and broth, stirring with a whisk.
  7. Add mixture to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a simmer over low heat; cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
  8. Serve sauce with pork.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein19.62%
Fat23.81%
Carbs56.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.75
Glycemic Load
5.33
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
6.7186956587045%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.89mg
Petunidin
0.19mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Malvidin
1.3mg
Peonidin
0.12mg
Catechin
1.21mg
Epigallocatechin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
2.74mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.06mg
Luteolin
0.83mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
1.67mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:131.75kcal
6.59%
Fat:3.48g
5.35%
Saturated Fat:0.77g
4.81%
Carbohydrates:18.59g
6.2%
Net Carbohydrates:16.06g
5.84%
Sugar:10.18g
11.31%
Cholesterol:14.25mg
4.75%
Sodium:512.58mg
22.29%
Alcohol:0.99g
100%
Alcohol %:0.91%
100%
Protein:6.44g
12.89%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.34%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.14%
Selenium:9.47µg
13.53%
Vitamin B3:2.56mg
12.79%
Fiber:2.53g
10.11%
Phosphorus:93.27mg
9.33%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.33%
Vitamin K:9.57µg
9.11%
Potassium:302.32mg
8.64%
Copper:0.14mg
6.9%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.86%
Magnesium:23.06mg
5.76%
Iron:1mg
5.57%
Vitamin C:4.54mg
5.5%
Vitamin A:230.94IU
4.62%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.78%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.59%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.42%
Calcium:25.51mg
2.55%
Folate:10.05µg
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.58%
Source:My Recipes