Stuffed Pork Chops

• 4 thick pork chops (1 1/2 inch)
• 2 apples, cored and chopped
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter
• 2 Tbsp. chopped chives or parsley
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 c. beef broth

1. Trim excess fat from pork chops.
2. Make a slit to form a pocket in fat end of each pork chop.
3. In a bowl, combine apples, raisins, bread crumbs, brown sugar, pepper, salt and cloves.
4. Add melted butter and chives or parsley; mix well.
5. Let stand for a few minutes for flavors to blend.
6. Stuff each pork chop with a generous portion of stuffing.
7. Skewer shut with toothpicks.
8. Heat butter in heavy skillet.
9. Brown chops slowly over medium heat, about 5 minutes each side.
10. Add beef broth; bring to simmer.
11. Simmer over low to medium heat about 30 minutes, or until tender.
12. Remove toothpicks.
13. Place on serving platter.
14. Pour pan juices over chops and serve immediately.

pork chops, apples, raisins, bread crumbs, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, ground cloves, butter, chives, butter, beef broth

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=817053 (may not work)