Honey Rosemary Stuffed Pork Chops
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mix remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat pork chops evenly on both sides with rosemary mixture.
- 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.
- 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.