This Dish Is Delicious and Impressive—A Must Make!

Whether you’re a fan of the combination of apples and pork or simply loved a good stuffed pork chop this recipe will not disappoint! Each bite is a mouthwatering experience, perfectly balanced between savory and sweet. The mixture of apples, onions and bacon stuffed inside and spooned over tender pork chops is impossible to resist.

When I served these there wasn’t a morsel left on the plates. Everyone ate their chop and was already dreaming about the next time this recipe would grace the dinner table. If you’re looking for an impressive and delicious dinner—you’ve got to give these a try!

Ingredients

4 boneless pork chops, about 1 inch thick

2 slices bacon, roughly chopped

1 large sweet onion

1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and thinly diced

olive oil

2 T pineapple juice & 6 oz pineapple juice

1 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. ground sage

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

ground black pepper

pinch sea salt

1 T fresh parsley

1 T fresh lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Gently cut a pocket horizontally in the side of the pork chop. Season the outside of the chops with some freshly ground black pepper and sea salt. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the bacon. When it starts to crisp, add the onions, thyme and sage. Cook until onions start to caramelize (about 10 minutes). Pour mixture in a bowl. Add apples and 2 T pineapple juice to the bowl and mix well. Stuff each pork chop with the mixture (there will be leftover filling). In the same skillet, add olive oil to coat pan and heat to medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on both sides until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish, and bake for 20-25 minutes. While pork chops are cooking, add pineapple juice to skillet and deglaze pan. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until it reduces (about 5 minutes). Add leftover apple, onion and bacon mixture to skillet. Add lemon zest and fresh parsley. Pour sauce over the pork chops and serve!