APPLE BACON PORK ROLL-UPS

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I am so proud of this delicious creation-it's easy to make, but impressive enough to use for parties. -Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped red onion
5 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
8 thin-cut boneless pork loin chops (about 3 ounces each)
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings, reserving 1 tablespoons for cooking pork chops., In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon each oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until apples are tender. Stir in parsley and bacon; remove from pan. Cool slightly. Remove 1 cup mixture for filling., Pound each pork chop with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Layer each with 1 slice cheese and 2 tablespoon filling to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up pork chops from short side; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and pepper over roll-ups., In same skillet, heat reserved drippings and the remaining oil and butter over medium-high heat. Starting with the seam side, brown roll-ups on both sides. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until pork is golden brown and tender. Discard toothpicks; serve with remaining apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

gulzaman Khan
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These were a great way to use up some leftover pork. They were easy to make and tasted great.


Badashah King
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these roll ups were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Rb earning
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These are the best apple bacon pork roll ups I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again.


Ogone Boikanyo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover pork.


Montanah Kolins
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Overall, I thought these were a good recipe. They were easy to make and they tasted great.


Youyou Mossaoui
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The recipe was a little confusing to follow. I had to make a few adjustments to get it right.


Md Likab Hasan Niloy
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I found the pork to be a little dry. I think I'll try using a different cut of meat next time.


Ghareeb Zada
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These were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Pranav Saud
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I'm definitely making these again! They're so good.


IDYSCO
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These are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Chi Kago
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I love the combination of flavors in these roll ups. The apples and bacon really complement each other.


Rth Rtu
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I've made these several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rashjax Gift
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These are a great appetizer or main course. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and green beans.


Namujju Marianah
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Ikechukwu Oguwuike Valentine
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of apples, including Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. They all worked well.


Raja Babu
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but these roll ups were surprisingly good! The apples and bacon really helped to balance out the flavor of the pork.


Cordelia Malai
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I made these roll ups for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious.


Blanca Salazar
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These apple bacon pork roll ups were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, salty bacon, and savory pork was divine.