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Ingredients
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you’ll need for the best stuffed pork chops.- pick any flavor of stuffing mix that you like. Good options include , , or . You will also need the additional ingredients called for on the package — water and butter (or use chicken broth, chicken stock, or apple cider instead of water for even more flavor).
- Butter: to sauté the apples and vegetables, and to prepare the stuffing.
- Apple, onion, and celery: sweet and savory aromatics that add fresh flavor to the stuffing.
- Pork chops: I prefer thick-cut, boneless pork chops (or pork loin chops); however, you can use bone-in pork chops if you prefer. They just require a little bit longer to cook.
- Pork Shake & Bake
How to Cook Stuffed Pork Chops
Thanks to help from a box of — which you can prepare in the microwave — these easy stuffed pork chops come together quickly!- Sauté the apple, onion, and celery in butter in a large oven-proof skillet (such as a cast iron skillet). If you don’t have an oven-proof skillet, that’s fine. You can transfer the pork chops to a baking sheet for the oven.
- While the apples and veggies soften in the butter, prepare the stuffing according to the package instructions. You can do this on the stovetop or in the microwave in about 5 minutes.
- Once the apples and vegetables are tender, add them to the prepared stuffing. Set the mixture aside to cool for a few minutes while you prepare the pork chops.
- Use a sharp paring knife to cut a pocket in each pork chop so that you can stuff it with the filling. Slice almost to the far edge, making the pocket as large as possible. Thick-cut pork chops are much easier to work with!
- Follow the directions on the Shake & Bake instructions, coat all the pork chops on the outside only.
- Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
- Fill each pork chop with a healthy tablespoon of stuffing, and secure with toothpicks.
- Arrange all of the chops in the large cast iron skillet or place them on a rimmed baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Bake in a 350°F oven until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, about 20-25 minutes.