Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops

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

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Looking for a delightful and dairy-free appetizer that's both healthy and delicious? Look no further than these Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops! Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. With a total preparation time of just 45 minutes, it's easy to whip up and serves 8 people. Each serving contains only 132 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

These Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops are versatile, fitting seamlessly into your antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer lineup. The star of the show is, of course, the succulent pork chops, which are seasoned to perfection and stuffed with a mouthwatering mixture of Granny Smith apples, dried plums, and pistachios. The natural sweetness of the apples complements the savory pork, while the plums and pistachios add a delightful crunch and depth of flavor.

To create this delectable dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment. The process is straightforward, involving the preparation of the apple stuffing, the careful stuffing of the pork chops, and a quick cook in a frying pan. The sauce, made from a reduction of port, chicken broth, and a hint of flour, perfectly complements the dish, adding a luxurious depth of flavor.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of 19.62% protein, 23.81% fat, and 56.57% carbs, this recipe is not only delicious but also nutritionally sound. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a more formal event, these Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops are sure to be a hit. So why not give them a try and elevate your appetizer game?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons brown sugar 
  • 0.7 cup prune- cut to pieces dried pitted chopped
  • 14.5 ounce fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cups apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced peeled
  • 0.3 cup pistachios chopped
  • ounce pork chops bone-in lean trimmed ( 3/)
  • tablespoons red wine sweet divided
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • tablespoons thyme leaves 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%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.33%
Phosphorus:93.27mg
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