Pork Chops With Pear Stuffing

• 8 pork chops (1/2 inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1-3/4 cups corn-bread stuffing mix
• 1 fresh pear, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper
• 1/2 cup water

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain and set aside. Add butter to skillet; saute celery and onion until tender. Remove from the heat Add stuffing mix, pear, pecans, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper; mix well. Add water; toss gently to moisten.
2. Spoon a fourth of the stuffing on one pork chop; top with another chop and secure with string. Repeat with remaining chops and stuffing. Stand chops vertically, but not touching, in a deep roasting pan. Add water to a depth of 1/4 in.
3. Cover and bake at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145u0b0. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer to brown. Remove string.

pork chops, vegetable oil, butter, celery, onion, cornbread stuffing mix, fresh pear, pecans, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, water

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pork-chops-with-pear-stuffing/ (may not work)