*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           APPLE JALAPENO CHOPS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pork                             Barbecue
                Main Dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   c            Monterey jack w/peppers -- shr
     1/4   c            Apple -- finely chopped
   1       tb           Almonds -- chopped
   1       tb           Cilantro -- fresh & chopped
   4                    Pork loin or rib chops -- cut
     1/2   c            Apple jelly
   1                    Jalapeno -- seeded and chopped
   2       tb           Apple juice -- or water
   1 1/2   ts           Cornstarch

  For stuffing, in a small bowl toss together the
  shredded cheese, chopped apple, almonds and cilantro.
  Set aside. Trim fat from meat. Make a pocket in each
  chop by cutting horizontally into the chop from the
  fat side almost to the bone. Spoon about 1/4 of the
  stuffing into each pocket. If necessary, securely
  fasten the opening with toothpicks. For glaze, in a
  small saucepan combine jelly and jalepeno pepper. Cook
  and stir over low heat till jelly melts. Combine apple
  juice and cornstarch; stir into jelly mixture.  Cook
  and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2
  minutes more. Preheat gas grill. Adjust heat for
  indirect cooking. Place chops on grill rack over
  medium heat. Cover and grill for 40 to 50 minutes or
  till juices run clear, turning once halfway through
  and brushing with glaze after 25 minutes.  409
  calories and 18 grams fat.
 


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