How to Keep My Stuffed Pork Chop From Drying Out

Set your oven to lower temperatures to avoid drying out stuffed pork chops.

Cooking stuffed pork chops can be tricky because you need to ensure the filling is warm and the meat isn't overcooked and dry. The thicker the stuffed pork chop, the longer the dish will take to cook. By cooking the meat at a lower temperature, you can cook the stuffing without drying the meat. Finding ways to trap the moisture inside will also increase your odds of creating a delicious dish. Does this Spark an idea?

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Pan
Lid
Tinfoil
Baking dish
Meat thermometer

Instructions

- 1
  
  Cut an even slit through the middle of each pork chop, leaving about 1/2 inch on all sides. Evenly distribute the stuffing and ensure there is no more than 1/2 inch of stuffing in any one section.
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  Cook the pork chops in a frying pan at medium-low heat with a lid. Alternatively, cover them in an 300-Fahrenheit oven with a lid or wrap them in tinfoil.
- 3
  
  Cook the pork chops until the meat is 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, measure the temperature of the stuffing to ensure it is warm enough, about 125 degrees Fahrenheit. If the meat is cooked and the stuffing isn't warm enough, lower the cooking temperature, keep the meat covered and cook for an additional five to 10 minutes.