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Stuffed chops with a fruity twist. Serve with favorite vegetables and applesauce for a favorite family meal.

Pleasing Pocket Pork Chops

6 boneless pork chops, 1 1/2-inches thick (about 2 pounds)
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 (8-ounce) package corn bread stuffing

1. Cut a 4 to 5-inch long slit to make pocket in each pork chop.
2. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine undrained pineapple, water, celery, onion, butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar and onion powder. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add stuffing; toss lightly to coat.
3. Spoon mixture into pork chop pockets. Arrange chops, stuffing side-up in 2 quart oblong baking dish. Cover with foil; bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.
4. Uncover; bake 25 minutes more or until stuffing is golden brown and chops are no longer pink.

Serves 6.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 390 calories
Protein 37 grams
Fat 12 grams
Sodium 800 milligrams
Cholesterol 90 milligrams
Saturated Fat 5 grams
Carbohydrates 33 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other White Meat.