Shelly's Recipe

PORK CHOPS WITH MUSHROOM STUFFING

Category: Pork - Chops and Steaks

4 tbsp olive oil
2/3 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 tsp minced garlic
4 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and oregano
6 tbsp Cabernet Sauvignon wine
4 cups dried bread cubes
4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 thick cut pork chops

Heat skillet with olive oil and add onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes then add celery and garlic. Cook until celery is tender. Add mushrooms and thyme and cook until mushrooms are tender. Add wine, cook until almost all of the moisture is gone. Remove from pan and let cool.

Add bread cubes, cheese, salt and pepper. Cut a slit into each chop to create a pocket. Sprinkle inside with salt and pepper. Place a portion of stuffing into each chop and tie or skewer to hold stuffing inside.

Reheat skillet and add a little oil. Sear both sides of each chop over medium high heat. Remove from pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 120. For any leftover stuffing, place in a casserole and bake in oven until top is golden and serve with chops. Serves 8