Pork Chops with Dried Fruit Stuffing

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Pork Chops with Dried Fruit Stuffing
35 min.
4
696kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pork Chops with Dried Fruit Stuffing, a dish that perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors. This gluten-free recipe is not only quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes, but it also serves as a hearty main course for lunch or dinner, making it ideal for any occasion.

Imagine succulent center-cut pork chops, expertly stuffed with a medley of mixed dried fruits and fresh thyme, creating a burst of flavor in every bite. The combination of juicy pork and the natural sweetness of the dried fruit elevates this dish to a new level, ensuring that your taste buds are tantalized. The rich sauce, made from chicken broth and caramelized onions, adds depth and complexity, making it a perfect complement to the pork.

With a caloric breakdown that includes a satisfying protein content of 38.6%, this dish not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a cozy meal at home, these pork chops are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a memorable dining experience with this exquisite recipe!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter unsalted diced cold
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth canned
  • ounces fruit mixed dried cut into strips (1 cup)
  • 0.5 tablespoon thyme sprigs dried fresh for garnish (or)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • small onion finely chopped
  • 32 oz pork chops ( 3/)
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. Toss together fruit and thyme.
  2. Cut horizontal slit into meaty side of each chop, slicing almost to bone. Equally stuff chops with half of fruit; reserve remainder for sauce.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Season chops with 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper; add chops to pan and cook until browned on bottom, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook until just cooked through, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add onion and water to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until dry.
  5. Add broth and remaining dried fruit, 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper to taste. Boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in butter and remove from heat.
  6. Turn chops in sauce and then place on dinner plates. Spoon sauce on top, then sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories696kcal
Protein38.6%
Fat44.25%
Carbs17.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.75
Glycemic Load
7.55
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
32.854348079018%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.41mg
Isorhamnetin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:696.14kcal
34.81%
Fat:34.03g
52.36%
Saturated Fat:11.63g
72.71%
Carbohydrates:29.67g
9.89%
Net Carbohydrates:25.05g
9.11%
Sugar:21.12g
23.46%
Cholesterol:199.03mg
66.34%
Sodium:715.77mg
31.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:66.8g
133.59%
Selenium:87.28µg
124.68%
Vitamin B1:1.56mg
103.85%
Vitamin B3:19.96mg
99.79%
Vitamin B6:1.84mg
91.89%
Phosphorus:646.91mg
64.69%
Zinc:5.45mg
36.36%
Potassium:1267.15mg
36.2%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.17%
Vitamin B12:1.85µg
30.91%
Magnesium:103.82mg
25.95%
Vitamin B5:1.87mg
18.68%
Fiber:4.61g
18.45%
Iron:3.07mg
17.07%
Copper:0.3mg
15.01%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.21%
Vitamin K:13.04µg
12.42%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.19%
Calcium:104.56mg
10.46%
Vitamin D:1.08µg
7.17%
Vitamin A:344.11IU
6.88%
Vitamin C:3.21mg
3.89%
Folate:9.05µg
2.26%
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