Tabouleh Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
Ingredients
| 4 pork rib chops, cut 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick, trimmed of fat | ||
| Water | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Bulgur | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Shredded carrot | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Green onions | 2 , chopped | |
| 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint | ||
| Butter | 1 Tablespoon, melted | |
| Lemon juice | 1 1/2 Teaspoon, squeezed | |
| Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground allspice | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Ground pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Vegetable oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 350°F before baking.
MAKING
2. Using a sharp knife, insert a pocket on the rib side of the chops, without making a hole on the other side.
3. Take a small saucepan, add water and salt and bring the mixture to boil. Add bulgur and stir well. Cover, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in carrot, cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes for carrots to turn tender and water is completely absorbed.
5. Take off from heat, add green onions, parsley, butter, lemon juice, mint and seasonings and stir well.
6. Add 1/2 cup of stuffing mixture in the pocket of each of the chops, add to hot oil in a skillet and allow to turn brown on both sides.
7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake covered for 1 hour.
SERVING
8. Serve hot.
1. Preheat oven to 350°F before baking.
MAKING
2. Using a sharp knife, insert a pocket on the rib side of the chops, without making a hole on the other side.
3. Take a small saucepan, add water and salt and bring the mixture to boil. Add bulgur and stir well. Cover, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in carrot, cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes for carrots to turn tender and water is completely absorbed.
5. Take off from heat, add green onions, parsley, butter, lemon juice, mint and seasonings and stir well.
6. Add 1/2 cup of stuffing mixture in the pocket of each of the chops, add to hot oil in a skillet and allow to turn brown on both sides.
7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake covered for 1 hour.
SERVING
8. Serve hot.
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