Pork Chop

Hey everyone! With weather finally cooling down and Thanksgiving just around the corner, is everyone finally feeling those fall vibes? I know I am! You may recall that over the summer I partnered up with UNIQUE Programs and did an Instagram Live cooking demo. Apparently it went well because they have asked me back to do another! So with that said, I am excited to announce that coming up on this Wednesday, November 18 at 12:00 pm PST I will be going live once again and this time making a fall feast! This will be a completely FREE virtual event where you can tune in on Zoom and learn how to make my Apple Pie Pork Chop and Individual Pumpkin Pie Mousse Cups. That’s right, essentially a completely free one-hour cooking class!

You can tune in via Zoom using this link (https://csus.zoom.us/j/86190043772) our you can enter the Zoom ID from the graphic below. There is no need to sign up or create an account.

There will be no cooking show foolery here, I will be cooking in real time so you can make both these dishes right along with me! I have provided a list of the ingredients below for both dishes if you want to make sure you have everything on hand. If you are at work or unable to cook live with me that is absolutely okay too! Just tune in, say hi, be entertained, and get some tips for when you want to make these awesome dishes another time!

The pork chop recipe I will be making has all the staples of a tasty fall dish. It is a pan seared herb crusted pork chop topped with apple pie filling and stuffing and finished off in the oven to give the stuffing just a little bit of crunchiness. I use a little bit of cinnamon and rosemary to bring in some bold flavors. It’s like having apple pie with a side of pork for diner. What’s not to love!?! I have been making this recipe for years! Not only is it delicious but it is super affordable.

My pumpkin pie mousse cups aren’t even on the blog yet so you are going to be the first to get the recipe. (Don’t worry, it will be posted soon!) This dessert is so easy to make and has all the flavors from a traditional pumpkin pie. I love it though because it is light and fluffy and doesn’t require any baking.

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Also, UNIQUE Programs will be doing an awesome giveaway on Tuesday so make sure you go follow them and me on Instagram if you don’t already. You may just be able to get your hands on some kitchen products from my new online boutique! 😉

I really love connecting with my followers in a more personal way so I truly hope you will tune in on Wednesday to join me. At the very least pop in and say hello! I look forward to chatting with you all and answering any questions you may have as we spend an hour together! See you then!

Apple Pie Pork Chop

Pork Chop Recipe

boneless pork chops
garlic, minced
fresh rosemary, chopped
salt & pepper
butter
Stove Top pork stuffing
olive oil
apple pie filling
cinnamon

Pumpkin Pie Mousse

Pumpkin Pie Mousse Cups

graham cracker crumbs
butter
sugar
heavy whipping cream
vanilla
powdered sugar
cream cheese
pumpkin puree

Dinners

Recipe—Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

September 20, 2012November 20, 2020 Diva di Cucina

Fall is just around the corner and I can taste it. Literally! I have been in the mood for fall for a couple weeks now and I’m loving all the seasonal recipes, this one especially. It is an herb crusted pan seared pork chop topped with apple pie filling and stuffing and finished off in the oven to give the stuffing just a little bit of crunchiness. It goes great with some mashed potatoes and green beans. This is an all time fall favorite in our house and I love that it is really quick and easy. I use a little bit of cinnamon and rosemary to bring in some bold flavors. It’s like having apple pie with a side of pork for diner. What’s not to love!?!

INGREDIENTS
4 boneless pork chops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and pepper
1 1/2 c water
4 tbsp butter
6 oz box Stove Top pork stuffing
2 tbsp olive oil
21 oz can apple pie filling
cinnamon

STEPS

Preheat oven to 350º.
Season the pork chops with the garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Place the water and butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the stuffing, cover, and set aside.
In a large skillet heat up the olive oil and sear the pork chops over medium high heat for 3–4 minutes on each side.
Place the seared pork chops in a baking dish.
Top pork chops with apple pie filling and place any extra around the pork chops in the baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Uncover the stuffing and gently fluff with a fork.
Place a mound of stuffing on top of each pork chop and put any extra around the chops in the baking dish.
Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and cook for an addition 10 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Dinners

Recipe—BBQ Bacon Wrapped Pork Chop with Grilled Onions

May 7, 2012January 29, 2018 Diva di Cucina

So the other day I realized that I had yet to post any grilling recipes. What have I been thinking!?! A good amount of the protein prepared in our household is done on our grill thanks to my hubby. Well to make up for a lack of bbq recipes I will give you one of my favorites. These pork chops wrapped in bacon are sure to get your taste buds going and are relatively easy to prepare. The two pork elements truly complement one another both flavor wise and visually. That delicious salty pig topped with the grilled onions saturated in bbq sauce, oohhhhh it is just so good! The bacon really helps to trap in all the juices so you end up with a moist and tender pork chop. Just be sure not to overcook them as pork chops can dry out quickly. This truly is a great grilling recipe to kick start the summer. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS
8 strips thick sliced bacon
4 boneless pork loin chops, at least 1” thick
2 tsp McCormick Grill Mates bbq seasoning
1 c of your favorite bbq sauce (I love Tony Roma’s Original with this recipe)
1 yellow onion
olive oil
salt and pepper

STEPS

Wrap one edge of the pork chop with a strip of bacon and then wrap the other edge with a second piece so that the ends overlap.
Using a toothpick, secure the bacon where it overlaps by stabbing the toothpick through the bacon and into the chop.
Season both sides of the pork chop with bbq seasoning and then drizzle with half of the bbq sauce.
Preheat grill to 400º while meat marinades.
Cut your onion into 1/4” thick slices.
Using toothpicks spear each onion slice going through the layers. This will help keep the onion from falling apart on the grill.
Drizzle onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill pork chops and onions over direct heat for 10 minutes turning once.
Transfer the grilled onions to a large sheet of heavy foil and remove the toothpicks.
Top onions with remaining bbq sauce and fold the foil like an envelope leaving some air inside.
Place foil envelope on the grill and continue to cook it and the pork for an additional 10 minutes turning once more. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145º and onions should be nice and tender.
Remove toothpicks from pork chops and top with the grilled onions.