Lunch: Stuffed Apple Pork Chops Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons apple butter
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 boneless butterflied pork chops (6 ounces each)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tart apple, chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup apple cider or juice

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the apple butter, vinegar, mustard and rosemary. Flatten pork chops to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush with apple butter mixture.
Combine apple and onion; place over one side of each pork chop. Fold other side of pork over filling and secure with toothpicks.
In a small ovenproof skillet, brown chops in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145 °. Add cider.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 15-20 minutes or until apples and onions are tender. Remove chops and keep warm. Bring pan juices to a boil; cook until reduced by half. Discard toothpicks. Serve with sauce.