Thursday, June 3, 2010

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

This recipe is insanely simple and oh, so good.  I wondered if it would have enough flavor when there are no seasonings at all in the meat, but it wasn't a problem.  This is a dish where you determine your ideal taste ratio and then create the perfect bite every time.  My perfect bite was made up of  fairly equal amounts of each of the three flavors.  My kids were nervous when they saw apples baked into their dinner, but we have a rule at our table that you have to try a bite of everything served, so they each tried a tiny taste and then kept eating and eating.  My family inhaled it before we got any pictures, so this one is courtesy of Taste of Home, as is the recipe.


Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (6 ounces) crushed stuffing mix
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling with cinnamon
 
In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat.  Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package directions.  Spread pie filling into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.  Place the pork chops on top; spoon stuffing over chops.  Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.  Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.  Yield: 6 servings.