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Pocket Pork Chops




Source of Recipe


Richard Simmons






Recipe Introduction


Even pigs are on a diet these days so that pork is far leaner then it used to be, making it a good meat choice.
Makes 2 servings





List of Ingredients



• 2 tablespoons defatted chicken stock
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  
• 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
  
• 1/2 small apple, peeled and chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon raisins
  
• 1/2 slice whole wheat bread, crumbled
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  
• Dash each salt and pepper
  
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian herbs
  
• 2 1-inch thick pork lion chops
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  
• Boiling water
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. In small skillet heat chicken stock and saute onion, mushrooms and apple until onion is translucent.
   
3. In a small bowl or cup pour boiling water over raisins. Set aside a few minutes until raisins are "plumped". Drain.
   
4. Stir raisins, breadcrumbs, parsley and seasonings into mixture in skillet.
   
5. Cut a deep pocket in each pork chop. Fill with stuffing and secure with wooden picks.
   
6. In skillet coated with non-stick spray, brown chops quickly on both sides.
   
7. Place chops side by side in small baking dish. Pour in a little water (just enough to cover bottom of dish).
   
8. Cover and bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until done.
   
9. Serve chops with applesauce.
   






Final Comments


DEAL-A-MEAL cards used:
1 Bread, 3 Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fruit
246 Calories

"DEAL-A-MEAL Golden Edition Cookbook, pg. 140/141"