Rice Stuffed Pork Chops

Submitted by: Admin on 09/13/2007

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Purchase extra thick pork chops for this recipe in order to make pockets to hold the savory rice filling.

Ingredients

4 extra thick (1 1/2-inches) pork chops
1/2 cup cooked brown or white rice
2 green onions, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 cups dry white wine OR chicken broth
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 Tbs. green peppercorns

Directions

1. From fat side of each pork chop, cut a pocket with the tip of a sharp knife.

2. Mix rice, onions, garlic, marjoram and salt. Divide mixture among the chops. Pack in well. Skewer shut with toothpicks.

3. Heat oil in heavy skillet. Slowly brown chops on both sides. Ad wine OR broth. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

4. Remove chops and keep warm. Boil liquid in pan down to about 1/2 ucp (it should appear thickened and glossy).

5. Stir in cream and peppercorns. Boil 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Pour over chops or serve separately in a bowl.