About
You've never had pork chops quite like these! Stuffed Iowa Chops are famous throughout their home state and the nation for being truly delicious: the tender cooked pork is filled with a rich stuffing of breadcrumbs, apples, corn, and seasonings. Stuffed Iowa Chops literally burst with flavor, especially with their crispy golden jacket. Serving these with a dessert of white chocolate popcorn for the full Iowan experience!
Ingredients
- 4 (8-ounce) pork loin chops, bone-in and 1 1/2-inches-thick
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup apple, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup whole-kernel corn
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon rosemary, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 -Place the pork chops on a cutting board and cut a pocket into each one, almost to the bone.
Step 4 -Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5 -Add the pork chops to the skillet and brown them on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 6 -Transfer the chops to a plate to cool slightly.
Step 7 -Combine the parsley, the milk, the salt, the sage, and the pepper in a mixing bowl.
Step 8 -Add the apples, the onions, the corn, and the breadcrumbs to the mixing bowl, tossing it to ensure an even coating.
Step 9 -Using a spoon, stuff each of the pork chops with the filling mixture.
Step 10 -Once the chops are filled, place them into the prepared baking dish.
Step 11 -Mix the honey, the mustard, and the rosemary together in a small bowl.
Step 12 -Reserve 1/2 of the sauce, and pour the remaining 1/2 of the sauce over the pork chops.
Step 13 -Bake uncovered until the pork chops are fully cooked, reading 145 degrees F when tested with a meat thermometer, about 50 minutes-1 hour. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the chops during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
Step 14 -Serve warm!
