Pocket Pork Chops

Pocket Pork Chops

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

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

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

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

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