Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

Apple cider gives these pork chops their sweet flavor. If cider is unavailable, a small 6-ounce can of frozen apple juice concentrate is an inexpensive, convenient substitute.

Ingredients

4 ( 1 1/2 in. thick) pork chops

6 Tbsp butter or margarine

1 onion, chopped

3 slices raisin bread

1/2 apple, peeled, chopped

3/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 egg

1/2 cup water

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup apple cider

Directions

1. Cut pockets in chops; set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add 3 tablespoons butter. Add onion; saut� until tender. Remove from heat. Add raisin bread, apple, salt, pepper and egg; mix.

2. Spoon stuffing into pockets, reserving 1/4 cup. Secure pockets with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat; add remaining butter.

3. Add chops to skillet; cook for 3 minutes per side. Add water. Cover and simmer, turning once, over low heat for 30 minutes or until chops are tender. Remove chops; keep warm.

4. Blend flour into skillet drippings. Stir in cider and reserved stuffing. Cook, stirring continually, until thickened. Serve over chops.