Apple & Swiss Stuffed Bacon Pork Chops
Thick cut pork chops are stuffed with Swiss cheese, and a pan-sautéed apple stuffing. Wrapped in bacon, they are pan-fried, and then baked in the oven until juicy perfection.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 493cal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- oven (adjusted to the center rack position)
- chef's knife
- 12" large cast iron skillet
- apple corer and peeler
- cutting board & knife
- measuring cup
- spoon
Ingredients
Pork Chops
- 5 thick center-cut lion pork chops They need to be at least 1" thick.
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 5 slices Swiss cheese
- 10 slices bacon
Stuffing
- 4 tablesppons butter
- 2 large green apples peeled, cored, chunked
- ¼ cup celery chopped
- 1 whole shallot diced
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil divided, sliced thin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Pork Chops
- Place pork chops on a cutting board and slice about 2 1/2" deep into the non-fat side to create a pocket. Do not simply slice the chops because that will make it tough to stuff them.
- Sprinkle the chops with salt, and pepper and set aside.
Stuffing
- In a large skillet, add butter, apple, celery, shallot, onion, and half the fresh basil. Over medium heat, cook the mixture until onions are translucent and fragrant. Add the panko crumbs, and chicken stock and cook for an additional 2 minutes. The stuffing mixture will should be moist enough to form balls with a scooper.
- Stuff pork chops with an even amount of stuffing. Prepare a cast-iron skillet with 4 tablespoons of butter. Carefully wrap each chop with two slices of bacon. Place the chops bacon seam side down on the butter, and pan-fry for 4-5 minutes per side to crisp up the bacon.
- Once the bacon is crisp, using an oven mitt, place the cast iron skillet in the oven at 350°F. and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork is 145°F. Allow the pork to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chop | Calories: 493cal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 6349mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg