Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 6 cups day-old cubed bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (8-1/2 ounces) sliced peaches, drained and diced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 6 boneless pork chops (1-1/4 inches thick and 4 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Garlic salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup peach preserves

Method

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and celery in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Fold in the peaches. Combine the eggs, water and parsley; add to bread mixture; toss to coat.
  • Cut a large pocket in the side of each pork chop; spoon stuffing loosely into pockets. Tie with string to secure stuffing if necessary. Brush chops with oil. Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, brown chops on both sides. Place the remaining stuffing in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with chops. Spoon preserves over chops. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. If string was used, remove before serving.