Stuffed Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 thick pork chops (1 1/2 inch)
2 apples, cored and chopped
1/2 c. raisins
3/4 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp. chopped chives or parsley
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 c. beef broth

Preparation

Trim excess fat from pork chops.
Make a slit to form a pocket in fat end of each pork chop.
In a bowl, combine apples, raisins, bread crumbs, brown sugar, pepper, salt and cloves.
Add melted butter and chives or parsley; mix well.
Let stand for a few minutes for flavors to blend.
Stuff each pork chop with a generous portion of stuffing.
Skewer shut with toothpicks.
Heat butter in heavy skillet.
Brown chops slowly over medium heat, about 5 minutes each side.
Add beef broth; bring to simmer.
Simmer over low to medium heat about 30 minutes, or until tender.
Remove toothpicks.
Place on serving platter.
Pour pan juices over chops and serve immediately.