posted by BarbCA 03-09-100 8:11 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Recipe By : McCall's Cooking School
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : The Main Feature
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 slices bread -- day-old
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves -- or 1 Tbs. fresh
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 pork center rib chops -- 1-1/2 inch thick
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white wine -- apple juice or cider
Make stuffing:
Trim some of crust from the bread; cut bread into 1/4-inch cubes. In 1/4 cup butter in large skillet, saute the onion and celery, stirring until onion is golden--about 5 minutes. Add bread cubes; stir to combine. Remove skillet from heat.
Add parsley, raisins, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, the marjoram, and pepper; toss lightly to combine. Preheat oven to 350º F. Wipe chops with damp paper towel. Trim excess fat; reserve. Using sharp paring knife (or boning knife), cut a pocket into each chop all the way to rib.
Fill each chop with 1/4 cup stuffing; fasten together with toothpicks. On a sheet of wax paper, mix together the flour and 1 teaspoon salt. coat the pork chops with the flour mixture; reserve extra flour to use in making gravy.
Heat butter and reserved pork fat in a large skillet. Over low heat, brown chops on both sides, turning with tongs--about 10 minutes. Cook three at one time. Remove, brown rest of chops. Pour off fat. Add wine, juice or cider to skillet.
Stir over medium heat to dissolve brown bits. Pour into bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Stand chops on ribs in bottom of the pan. Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour. Remove from oven; discard wooden picks. Bake chops, uncovered 40 minutes or until tender.
Remove chops to platter, keep warm.
Make gravy:
Over medium heat, boil drippings, uncovered, 10 minutes to reduce to 1 cup. dissolve reserved flour in 1/2 cup water. Add to drippings, bring to boiling, stirring; simmer 3 minutes. Strain.