Stuffed Baked Pork Chops
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees Thick-cut loin pork chops stuffed with a savory breadcrumb, onion, and celery filling, then baked until tender and golden brown. This classic comfort food dish is seasoned with sage and poultry seasoning for rich flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 1 hr 30 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking dish
- Skillet
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Loin Pork Chops | 1 1/2 to 2” thick, unboned or meaty |
| 1 tbsp | Chopped Onion | Chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Diced Celery | Diced |
| 2 tbsp | Fat | For cooking |
| 2 cups | Soft Bread Crumbs | Use day old bread |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | Plus extra for seasoning chops |
| 1/8 tsp | Pepper | Plus extra for seasoning chops |
| 1/4 tsp | Sage | None |
| 1/8 tsp | Poultry Seasoning | None |
| 1 | Beef Bouillon Cube | None |
| 1/2 cup | Hot Water | For dissolving bouillon |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Stuffing
- Slit a pocket lengthwise in the side of each 4 Loin Pork Chops.
- Prepare stuffing by browning 1 tbsp chopped onion and 1/4 c diced celery in 2 tbsp fat.
- Dissolve 1 beef bouillon cube in 1/2 c hot water, then add rest of ingredients except breadcrumbs and stir to combine.
- Add 2 c soft bread crumbs to the mixture and stir well.
Step 2: Baking
- Stuff each chop with 1/4 of this mixture, then season the outside of the chops with salt & pepper.
- Place in a baking dish, cover, and bake in moderate oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
- Uncover and continue baking for 30 minutes until golden brown and tender.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Chops can be stuffed a few hours ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
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