2/3 cup bulgur wheat
1/4 c dried apricots, chopped
1 egg
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
salt/pepper
1/4 c sliced almonds
2 scallions thinly sliced
4 boneless center cut pork chops, at least 8 oz and 1″ thick.
1 tbsp olive oil
optional chutney
Heat broiler. Set rack 4″ from heat.
Place apricots and bulgur in a fine sieve set in a bowl, cover with boiling water and let soak 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water, set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together egg, cumin, ginger, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Add almonds, scallions, and bulgur and almonds. Mix.
Slice a deep pocket in each chop. Fill with stuffing, press to flatten.
Place on baking sheet. Rub with oil, salt/pepper. Broil until 160 throughout, about 12-15 minutes.
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