Recipe: Apple Marinated Stuffed Pork Chops (using cornbread stuffing mix)

APPLE MARINATED STUFFED PORK CHOPS
"Apple juice concentrate flavors the pork chop marinade and tasty corn bread stuffing."



1 cup apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Spice Islands Rosemary
1 teaspoon Spice Islands Red Pepper, Crushed
4 bone-in pork chops, 1/2-inch thick (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1 cup seasoned corn bread stuffing mix
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup finely chopped apple
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine, melted
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands Parsley

Combine apple juice concentrate (thaw if using frozen), soy sauce, rosemary and crushed red pepper in a large resealable bag.

Make a pocket in each pork chop by slicing horizontally from the outside edge to the bone. Add pork chops to the marinade; marinate in refrigerator a minimum of 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

WHEN READY TO COOK:
Combine all stuffing ingredients in a large bowl. Remove pork chops from marinade. Fill each pork chop pocket with an equal amount of stuffing. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Place chops on grill or broiler pan. Brush with additional marinade mixture; discard remaining marinade.

Grill or broil pork chops for approximately 30 minutes, turning once, or until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Spice Islands, ACH Food Companies, Inc.