Stuffed Iowa Chops
These Stuffed Iowa Chops are flavorful and satisfying, featuring a delicious filling of apples, corn, and bread crumbs. The honey and Dijon mustard sauce adds a sweet and tangy finish to this hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1–1/2 inches thick and 8 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped peeled apple
- 1 cup whole kernel corn
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the stuffing: In a skillet, sauté the onion in oil until tender. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, milk, salt, sage, pepper, apple, corn, and bread crumbs.
- Stuff the chops: Cut a pocket in each chop by making a horizontal cut along the edge. Fill with stuffing and secure with toothpicks.
- Prepare the sauce: Combine honey, mustard, and rosemary. Brush over chops.
- Bake: Place chops on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding ingredients like nuts or dried cranberries.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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