Mandarin Stuffed Pork Chops

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 double-rib pork chops with pockets
• 1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges
• 1 cup dry seasoned stuffing
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup seedless raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. Open pork chops and pound one side at a time until thin.
2. Drain oranges, reserving juice. Mix oranges, stuffing, onion, raisins, salt and pepper, reserving some orange sections for garnish. Add 1/4 cup orange juice and mix.
3. Stuff chops and fasten with wooden picks. Place chops in a shallow pan and add reserved mandarin orange juice.
4. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Uncover and continue to bake, basting frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chops are golden.
6. Garnish with some orange sections.

Attribution

The Junior League of Vancouver, British Columbia