Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Prepare:

Trim off the excess fat from:

Holding the knife parallel to the work surface, cut a large gash or pocket in one side of each chop and stuff with the stuffing. Skewer closed with wooden skewers or toothpicks. Heat in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat:

Add the chops to the skillet and sear on each side. Arrange the chops in a single layer in a lidded baking dish. Pour in:

Cover and bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. If desired, skim any fat from the cooking liquid and use it to make:

in the skillet used to brown the chops. Or serve with: