Veggie Stuffed Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 pork chops, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Cut a\"pocket\" into the pork chop by cutting it horizontally, toward the bone on the thickest side for stuffing.
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
Cook vegetables for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender, remove from heat.
Stir cheese, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper into the vegetable mixture.
Fill pocket with the mixture.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
Cook pork in oil for approximately 5 minutes, turning once until light brown.
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and place in 13x9 baking pan.
Cover tightly and bake for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 30 or no longer pink in center.