Pork Chops with Bulgur Stuffing

Name: Pork Chops with Bulgur Stuffing
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup medium-grain bulgur wheat; 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 4 boneless center-cut pork chops (each 8 ounces and 1 inch thick); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Chutney, for serving (optional)

December 22, 2011

When cooking stuffed chops and roasts, it is important to check the internal temperature of the stuffing to determine doneness. To accompany the pork, use a good-quality store-bought chutney, and serve a simple green salad on the side.

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