Go Back
+ servings
Apple & Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops
Print

Apple and Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops

Dry pork chops are off the menu when they are stuffed with chopped apples, kale, lemon zest, herbs, and spices!
Course Pork Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 232kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 small yellow onion diced small
  • 2-3 fresh garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 cups kale leaves stems removed, finely chopped
  • 1 large apple diced small
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp organic lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves finely minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 1” thick-cut bone-in pork chops

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
  • Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add the kale, apple, cinnamon, lemon zest, and fresh rosemary to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple is soft and the kale is just wilted.
  • Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Remove from heat and transfer apple mixture to a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  • With a sharp knife, carefully make a slit through the center of each pork chop to form a pocket. Do not cut all the way through. Divide the apple-rosemary filling between the 4 pork chops and secure the openings with toothpicks to hold the stuffing inside.


  • Return the skillet to medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden brown, around 3-4 minutes per side. Season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
  • Transfer the skillet with the pork chops to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the pork chops are cooked through, around 15-20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 145°F (63C).
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with Garlic and Chive Cauliflower Mash or your favorite side dish. Enjoy!




    Apple & Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 112mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g