Costolette di maiale ripiene di mele e bacon

Ingredienti

• 6pork chopsAmount6Ingredientpork chops
• 2applesAmount2IngredientapplesPreparationpeeled, cored, and diced peeled, cored, and diced
• 10baconAmount10IngredientbaconPreparationdiced diced
• 1shallotsAmount1IngredientshallotsPreparationdiced diced
• 2 clovegarlicAmount2 cloveIngredientgarlicPreparationminced minced
• 1 tspbutterAmount1 tspIngredientbutter
• 1 1/2 tspkosher saltAmount1 1/2 tspIngredientkosher salt
• 1/2 tspcracked black pepperAmount1/2 tspIngredientcracked black pepper

Preparazione

1. 1

   Carefully cut into the fatty side of each pork chop to make a pocket to hold...: Carefully cut into the fatty side of each pork chop to make a pocket to hold the stuffing.

2. 2

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until just before crispy. Remove bacon and add butterAmount1 tspIngredientbutter to the pan.

3. 3

   Cook the apples and shallotsAmount1IngredientshallotsPreparationdiced. Add garlic and stir for 2 minutes. Remove stuffing from heat, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

4. 4

   Season each side of the pork chopsAmount6Ingredientpork chops with salt and p...: Season each side of the pork chopsAmount6Ingredientpork chops with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Stuff each chop with as much stuffing as you can fit. Use a toothpick to close and prevent spilling. About half of the stuffing will be left over.

6. 6

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear pork chopsAmount6Ingredientpork chops on each side for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer chops to a baking dish and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

8. 8

   When serving, top each chop with some of the remaining stuffing.