1/2 cup Monterey jack w/peppers -- shr
1/4 cup Apple -- finely chopped
1 tablespoon Almonds -- chopped
1 tablespoon Cilantro -- fresh & chopped
4 Pork loin or rib chops -- cut
1/2 cup Apple jelly
1 Jalapeno -- seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons Apple juice -- or water
1 1/2 teaspoons Cornstarch
For stuffing, in a small bowl toss together the shredded cheese,
choppedapple, 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
Jalapeno 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.
Makes 4 servings