Ingredients

  • 1 c. apple juice
  • 1/2 c. fresh apple chunks
  • 1/2 c. Michigan Dry Cherries
  • 1/2 c. minced walnuts
  • 2 tbsp. croutons
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grnd ginger
  • 6 pork loin chops, cut 1-inch thick
  • 2 tbsp. veg. oil

Method

  • In saucepan combine apple juice and apples; simmer, covered, for 25 min.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add in Michigan Dry Cherries and let stand 5 min; drain, reserving liquid.
  • Combine cooked fruit mix, walnuts and croutons.
  • Stir together sugar, wine, lemon juice and ginger.
  • Add in to crouton mix, tossing lightly to moisten.
  • Cut pockets in fat side of chops, cutting lengthwise to bone.
  • Spoon about 1/3 c. of the stuffing mix into each pocket.
  • If necessary, use wooden picks to hold pockets closed.
  • In large skillet brown chops in warm oil.
  • Place chops in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Sprinkle chops with a little salt and pepper.
  • Add in 1/4 c. reserved apple liquid to pan, adding water if necessary.
  • Bake chops, covered, in 350 degree oven for 1 hour.
  • Serves 6.