Apple and Chestnut Stuffed Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 6 pork loin (boneless preferred) chops, at least 1 1/4 inches thick
• 2 cups bread cubes, toasted
• 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped white onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 to 4 tablespoons liquid: apple juice, orange juice or pork stock
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 drops liquid smoke
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• Dash tarragon (use sparingly)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
• For Glaze:
• 1/4 Cup finely diced apple
• 1/4 Cup apricot preserves
• 3 Tablespoons honey
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 drops liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• Dash tarragon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced