Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops
Savory Dishes

Pecan-Stuffed Pork Chops

50 min4 servingsSource: Taste of Home

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

50 min

Thick-cut pork chops stuffed with a savory mixture of pecans, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then pan-seared and oven-finished.

  • 4 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut a deep horizontal pocket in each pork chop.

  2. 2

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in pecans, breadcrumbs, sage, and thyme. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Stuff each pocket with the pecan mixture and secure with toothpicks.

  4. 4

    Heat olive oil and remaining butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chops for 3 minutes per side.

  5. 5

    Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  6. 6

    Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks.

Recipe Source

Taste of Home
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