Pleasing Pocket Pork Chops

Name: Pleasing Pocket Pork Chops
Ingredients: 6 boneless pork chops 1 1/2-inches thick, about 2 pounds; 8 ounces crushed pineapple undrained; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup celery chopped; 1/3 cup onion chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium; 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 8 1/2 ounces cornbread stuffing mix

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 boneless pork chops 1 1/2-inches thick, about 2 pounds
8 ounces crushed pineapple undrained
1/2 cup water
1 cup celery chopped
1/3 cup onion chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
8 1/2 ounces cornbread stuffing mix

Directions

1

Cut a 4-to5-inch long slit to make pocket in each pork chop.
2

In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine undrained pineapple, water, celery, onion, butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and onion powder. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add stuffing; toss lightly to coat.
3

Spoon mixture into pork chop pockets. Arrange chops, stuffing side-up in 2 quart oblong baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 25 minutes more or until stuffing is golden brown and chops have an internal temperature on a thermometer of 160 degrees F.