Title: Apple-Stuffed Pork Chops
Categories: Pork Sauce
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients: 2 loin rib chops, 1 1/4" thick 1 orange 1 tbs butter or margarine 2 tbs finely chopped onion 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 1/3 cup coarsely chopped apple 1/8 tsp rubbed sage Dash pepper 1 tbs butter or margarine 2 tsp cornstarch 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 2/3 cup apple juice or apple cider 2 tbs raisins Fresh sage, optional Directions: Cut opening in each chop from rib side, widening pocket without cutting through to other side of chop. Set aside. Shred 1 tsp orange peel; set peel aside. Squeeze orange, reserving juice.

Stuffing: In medium saucepan, cook onion in hot butter until tender. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs, apple, 1 tbs orange juice, sage and pepper. Fill pocket in each chop with equal amount of stuffing. Brush both sides of chops with some remaining orange juice. Place chops in 8" square baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees 45 to 55 minutes or until done, basting occasionally with orange juice.

Sauce: In small saucepan, melt 1 tbs butter; stir in cornstarch and cinnamon, mixing well. Gradually stir in apple juice. Add raisins and shredded orange peel. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with chops. Garnish with fresh sage, if desired. Makes 2 servings.

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