Stuffed Pork Chops with Prunes and Apricots

Succulent pork chops stuffed with sweet dried fruits, pan-seared and oven-finished, served with a creamy cider and mustard sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 789.1 kcals 3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Fat 35.1 grams 140.4 grams
Protein 55.7 grams 222.8 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
16
piece
Prunes
stones removed, chopped
12
piece
Apricots
stones removed, chopped
GrainsCereals
250
g
Basmati Rice
cooked according to instructions
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
8
piece
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
OilsFats
15
ml
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cut a deep pocket into the side of each pork chop.
  • Mix the chopped prunes and apricots in a bowl.
  • Fill the chop pockets with fruit and secure with water-soaked cocktail sticks.
  • Season chops with salt and pepper and sear on a hot griddle for 3 minutes per side.
  • Bake in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
  • Sauté shallots and garlic in oil until softened.
  • Add stock and boil until almost completely evaporated.
  • Add cider, reduce by half, and simmer with mustard for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and season the sauce to taste.
  • Serve two chops per person with rice and a drizzle of sauce.