Honey Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops

Jennifer

Cuisine: American
Categories: Family-Style Meals & Pork

Recipe Source: McCormick

These Honey Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops are a flavor-packed and elegant dish that's perfect for any special occasion. Tender pork chops are stuffed with a fragrant mixture of fresh rosemary, garlic, and tangy feta cheese. The chops are then brushed with a sweet and savory honey glaze and roasted to golden perfection. The combination of savory pork, aromatic herbs, and sweet glaze creates a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Serve these stuffed pork chops with your favorite side dishes and impress your guests with this sophisticated and delicious meal.

Honey Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples
  • 3 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
  • 4 boneless center-cut pork chops, 1-inch thick (about 1 pound)
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
  • 1/2 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add apples; cook and stir 5 minutes longer or until slightly softened.
  2. Spoon mixture into small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the honey, almonds, 1 teaspoon of the rosemary, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and garlic powder; mix well.
  3. Cut a horizontal slit in center of each pork chop to form a pocket. Spoon 1/4 cup of the apple mixture into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
  4. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat pork chops evenly on both sides with rosemary mixture.
  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet on medium-high heat. Add pork chops; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Mix broth and remaining 2 tablespoons honey until well blended. Stir into skillet.
  6. Cook 5 minutes longer or until pork is desired doneness. Remove pork chops from skillet; keep warm. Cook mixture in skillet 3 minutes longer or until reduced by half. Remove toothpicks from pork chops. Serve pork with sauce mixture.