Ingredients for - Pork Loin Chops with Cherry-Apple Stuffing

1. Pink Lady apple, cored and finely chopped 1
2. Low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup
3. Dried tart cherries 1 cup
4. Chopped English walnuts ⅔ cup
5. Herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix 1 (6 ounce) package
6. Finely diced celery ½ cup
7. Finely diced onion ½ cup
8. Melted butter 3 tablespoons
9. 3/4-inch thick boneless pork loin chops 6
10. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
11. Salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon
12. Ground black pepper (Optional) ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Pork Loin Chops with Cherry-Apple Stuffing

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish.

2 . Stage

Mix apple, chicken broth, cherries, walnuts, stuffing mix, celery, onion, and melted butter together in a large bowl; transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

3 . Stage

Season pork chops with salt and black pepper.

4 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in hot oil until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange the chops atop the stuffing mixture with the browned side facing up; press into the stuffing. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

5 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until pork chops are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).