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A twist on your traditional Christmas stuffed chicken, these cranberry and thyme
stuffed pork chops are a must-try. Filled with festive flair, these pork chops are
pockets full of fun that the whole whānau can enjoy. Serve with your favourite
seasonal sides (we love blistered green beans and asparagus).
Serves:
8
Cranberry & Thyme
Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 25 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins
Ingredients
6 slices of your
favourite bread
80g butter
2 onions, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
or 1 tbsp dried thyme
1 cup dried cranberries
8 pork loin chops,
fat trimmed
Skill level:
Easy as
Method
reheat your oven to 180°C fan bake. In a food processor,
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blend bread into coarse breadcrumbs.
elt two tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan over
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medium heat. Sauté the onion for a few minutes or until
translucent.
3. Stir in the garlic, thyme and the remaining butter. Cook until
the butter melts, then add in the breadcrumbs and stir to
combine. Toast for 5-10 minutes or until golden. Stir in the
cranberries, season with salt and pepper and remove from
the heat. Reserve half of the stuffing mixture.
sing a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into each pork
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chop. Stuff the pockets with the stuffing and secure them
with toothpicks. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and
pepper, then cook over medium-high heat in a large frying
pan for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Transfer to a lined baking tray and place in the oven to
bake for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove
toothpicks, then serve with the reserved stuffing.
Top Tip
A large handful of toasted sliced almonds add a marvellous
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crunch when sprinkled over the top of these stuffed pork chops.
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Wine Match
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Thornbury Hawkes
Bay Rosé 2022
The sweet flavours and richness of this dish
love the vibrant acidity of the Rosé, which
balances and cleanses the palate.
Find the recipe card and ingredients at our instore Recipe of the Week hub
Fresh Pork Loin Chops
Product of New Zealand
1549
kg
Nature's Fresh
Bread 700g
3
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ea
Pams Ready to Eat Dried
Cranberries 150g
2
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