Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Make Apple Stuffed Pork Chops once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Level Medium
Ingredients
- 4 Thick-cut bone-in pork rib chops
- ¼ cup Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Dark honey
- 10 ½ tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 cup Apple Stuffing
- ½ cup Chop Rub
- A heat-proof towel tied with twine and soaked with oil
Method
- Combine lemon juice, honey, and salt in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Add pork chops, take as much air out as possible, and seal bag. Refrigerate 24 hours.
- Take pork out of marinade. Using a narrow boning knife, make an incision in the side of the chop until you hit bone. Sweep the knife up and make the hole slightly larger. Repeat with remaining pork chops. Using a bagel slicer helps to stabilize the chops while cutting.
- Place the apple stuffing inside a gallon size zip top plastic bag. Snip a small hole in the corner. Place snipped corner inside incision in one of the pork chops. Squeeze to dispense. Dispense about 2 tbsp into each pork chop.
- Once all pork has been stuffed, massage the chop rub into both sides of each chop. Set aside.
- Quickly lube grill with the oiled towel. Grill pork over high heat 2 minutes, then rotate 90° and cook for another 2 minutes to get good grill marks. Flip and repeat 1 more time.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 7 minutes. Serve.
Tips for the best Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 7 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
Variations
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Swap the pork for chicken thigh or tempeh — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
Serving ideas
Dust with icing sugar just before serving and pair with coffee or tea.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for thick-cut bone-in pork rib chops?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Apple Stuffed Pork Chops recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 7 ingredients and 6 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Apple Stuffed Pork Chops ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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