Name: Cherry & Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup dried sweetened cherries, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut 1 inch thick; 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup cherry juice

Cherry & Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops

Planning a small meal for the holidays? This four-serving recipe is sure to delight! The surprising combination of flavors in these succulent pork chops delivers a fantastic main dish that will impress even the pickiest of eaters.

Learn more about holiday eating in "Healthy Holiday Meals."

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup dried sweetened cherries, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless pork loin chops (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut 1 inch thick
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fat-free reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup cherry juice

Directions

Yield:
4 servings

Serving size:
1 stuffed pork chop

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet. Add mushrooms, onion, and celery; cook and stir over medium-high heat 4 minutes. Stir in cherries, salt, thyme, and pepper. Remove from heat.

Make deep pocket in side of each pork chop; fill with one fourth of cherry stuffing. Skewer pockets closed with toothpicks.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add pork chops. Brown over medium heat 7 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Remove pork from skillet. Pour off fat. Add flour to skillet; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and juice, scraping up browned bits from bottom of skillet. Cook 1 minute to thicken sauce slightly.

Return pork chops to skillet and turn to coat evenly. Serve pork with sauce.

Calories: 275 calories, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Protein: 28 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 65 mg, Sodium: 394 mg, Fiber: 1 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 4 Meat.