Stuffed Pork Chops
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 by Pam
My friend Currié made us stuffed pork chops a long time ago and they were so tasty. I am usually not a huge stuffing eater but the combination of stuffing and pork was really good together. My husband commented that night that he loved stuffing (how did I not know this?) so I thought I would surprise him and make him stuffed pork chops for dinner. I used a box of seasoned stuffing mix and thick cut pork chops. I added sauteed onions, garlic and mushrooms to the stuffing for some added flavor. They turned out moist, tender and so delicious. My husband and I both really enjoyed them. The kids liked the pork chops but weren't fans of the stuffing - you can't win them all. It's an easy recipe with little clean up - my favorite kind. Thanks for the inspiration Currié.- 3-4 boneless thick cut pork chops
- Stuffing with seasoning, prepared per instructions
- 3 tsp olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 8-10 button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the stuffing per instructions. In a large oven safe skillet (I used my Dutch oven) heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and sauté until tender; add the minced garlic and stir constantly for 45 seconds. Add the mushroom mixture to the stuffing and mix gently then set aside.
Slice pockets into the pork chops by slicing horizontally in the side, and almost through to the other side. Season the pork with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper then stuff with stuffing.
In the same skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Sear the pork chop on one side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chop and place the skillet in the oven for 9 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
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Okay, now i want this with the spinach. I think I have my dinner for tomorrow night.
Never tried to make stuffed pork chops before, this is a good idea to try :)
I haven't tried stuffing a pork chop either & it looks truly delicious - think I shall have to give it a go!
they look delectable
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I would call these pork scallops, but the idea is great, have done this before with onion and sage (homemade) stuffing. And, as noble pig pointed out, a perfect companion for the spinach.
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they look so yummy!
Delicious! I normally don't like to eat pork chops as I think they are dry and tough but I love eating stuffed pork chops!
Oh my goodness.. I am still in love with the pine nuts but your photos blow me away.. the plating looks fabulous and I LOVE PORK.... this sure looks yummy.. I need to head to Costco Japan for my quick run of oats and Stuffing.. These really looks delish..
I think pork is ideal for "being stuffed". Normally pork chops are a bit on the dry side. The stuffing keeps the meat moist during the cooking process.
This stuffing is just great and the chops look marvellous.
I am sure they are yummy.
Adore. Stuffed. Pork . Chops. Mushrooms in the stuffing sounds great! Love your blog!
Those chops do look good! I could eat one right now!
These look really delicious. I love fast, easy and good.
I haven't made stuffed pork chops in years. You've reminded me how good they are. I'll give your recipe a try. Love the stuffing.
Your last few posts Pam have been looking soo good. Must try this one too!
It's been so long since I have made stuffed pork chops. These looks so good. You're right the stuffing with the pork is sensational.
You can pass me one of those chops!
LOL, I made stuffed pork chops for dinner last night. They didn't look as good as yours. I think I may have over stuffed them or over cooked them LOL...
But, that spinach really turned me on. Will definitely have to try your recipe. The addition of toasted pine nuts & vinegar got my mouth to puckering...
Thanks for sharing...
My mouth is watering, I love stuffed anything! and these look especially good!
Pam,
How could you not know:
ALL MEN LOVE STUFFING!!!!!
Great idea, looks like they are stuffed full of goodness!
Pork chops are tricky; they can be so dry! These look nice and flavorful!
Your Currie inspired dish looks good. While I'm not a "stuffing" person your additions to it appeal to me;looove mushrooms! My children won't touch the stuffing either....think it might because it's not been homemade?
~ingrid
How funny, I was going to make stuffed porkchops this week as well!
These look great!
Your stuffed pork sounds so delicious, especially with mushrooms.
Cheers,
Elra
Now those look good. I haven't had stuffed pork chops in a long time and this makes me want them now...
Great idea! They look delicious!
I just found your blog and love what I see! I love stuffed pork chops and I love that you have so many Mexican dishes. Yum!
These look seriously delicious! I guess it's easy enough to leave the stuffing out of a couple of time for the kids. The things we moms do to make everyone happy!
i love pork chops (they might be my favorite piggy part), and i love stuffing, yet i've never had pork chops stuffed with stuffing. you've created a beautiful dish here, pam.
These look perfect! I am never really good at stuffing things but I will have to try it!
I have totry this. It looks delish
I would love and admire you and probably even nominate you for a nobel prize if you were to add a "Fast and Easy" category to your blog. These recipes are incredible but I am intimidated just from reading the subject line. Thanks!
Those chops look great! I love stuffing, but I really don't ever remember making stuffed pork chops. YUM.
I love stuffing too! :)
It's amazing what you find out about husbands, isn't it? :)
I wish Ben would eat pork. Can I invite myself to dinner and have you make these for me? :)
We love stuffed pork chops! It was one of my favorite dishes that my mother would make. She did hers almost like a fricassee. She also sealed the pork pocket using 2 halved toothpicks. That made for interesting eating if you didn't get both of them out;)
Great dish, once again!
Yes! Easy and delicious and yours look far more cohesive than my attempts. Still, I love stuffed pork chops. Hubby is less of a fan, but thankfully he doesn't complain when I make them. I can never get enough stuffing.
Those look delicious! I've never made stuffed prok chops before but you make it look so easy that I think I will have to try this soon!
I need to try these soon, I even have a package of pork chops waiting in the freezer!
I showed my significant other the pictures in this recipe and he insists that we have it this weekend! lol! Terrific dish! I know we are going to love it. :)
I love stuffing, perhaps I should re-phrase that. :-) And I have some pork chops in the freezer just begging for it. Tomorrow night's dinner is in sight. Thanks Pam.
Down home comfort food.
Yum! I think I can actually smell this. :)
These look fantastic Pam...my mouth is watering!!
My aunt was peeking through a magazine I was reading once and exclaimed, "you can stuff pork chops?!" You see, we only ever get them at the most half an inch thick, ha ha ha. If I got them thicker, I would love to do this! Looks delish! :)
Those stuffed pork chops look tasty. I often have problems getting the stuffing to stay in while they are frying.
I have not had stuffed pork chops in for ever and a day, these look so mouth watering.
I am not usually a big stuffing person but these look great!
ohh i've never had stuffed pork chops before but these look yummy!
Greetings from Ireland! I made this tonight and it was delicious! The only difference with mine was i made my own stuffing first from breadcrumbs, a good big dash of Herb De Provence and mixed in some grated mature cheddar cheese. Thanks very much for sharing - I love all your recipe's, its very my style. I will make sure to subscribe ;)
It is looking fab! I like pork - we have it almost as much as we have chicken, which is a lot.
It should keep me busy in the kitchen.