Instructions: Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.

Saute apples, shallots, and ginger in hot drippings 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in sage.

Stir together apple mixture, bacon, and cheese in a bowl.

Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop, cutting to, but not through, other side to form a pocket. Sprinkle both sides and pocket of each pork chop with salt and pepper. Spoon apple mixture evenly into pockets, and secure with wooden picks.

Cook pork chops, in 2 batches, in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Place pork chops in a lightly greased roasting pan or large shallow baking dish.

Bake at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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