Pork Chops Stuffed with Apples and Dates

Serve up this elegant dish at your next dinner party. It’s packed with flavor and even provides a serving of fruit!
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 30 min
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- Servings
- 8 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 chop + 5 Tbsps. of stuffing
Ingredients
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Gala apples (chopped, unpeeled)
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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sweet Madeira wine (divided)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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pitted dried dates (diced)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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walnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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fresh thyme (minced)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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honey
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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lean boneless pork chops (4-ounce each, about 3/4-1 inch thick)
- 8
- 8
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salt and pepper to taste
- 1
- 1
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canola oil
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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Directions
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Combine the wine with the apples, dates, walnuts, thyme, and honey.
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Make a horizontal slit in each pork chop. Stuff equal portions of the mixture into each chop.
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Sprinkle each chop with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add half the canola oil, and sear 4 of the chops for about 7 to 8 minutes per side. Add the remaining oil to the pan, and repeat with the remaining chops.
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*Nutrition facts do not include added salt