Fruit and Nut Stuffed Pork Chops

Main Ingredients:

• 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 4 Hormel® Always Tender® Thick Center Pork Chops
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350ºF.

2. 2

   In bowl, mix apple, raisins and walnuts.

3. 3

   Carefully cut slit or pocket in side of each pork chop; season chops with salt and pepper. Stuff 1/4 of fruit mixture into pocket of each chop.

4. 4

   In ovenproof skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat until butter is foamy. Add pork chops; cook until browned on each side. Tuck any loose stuffing back into chops with spoon.

5. 5

   Bake stuffed pork chops 15 to 20 minutes or until pork chops are done and apples are tender. Pour skillet juices over chops before serving.