Cherry-Stuffed Pork Chops

Happy Father's Day!!!

Grilled pork chops with a stuffing of couscous, cherries and seasonings makes an elegant main dish, but requires very little hassle. And it's also inexpensive, yet worthy of a special occasion (Father's Day) or an intimate dinner.

Ingredients:
1 package (5.6 ounces) couscous with toasted pine nuts
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a deep slit in each pork chop, forming a pocket. Stir the cherries, brown sugar, butter and ginger into prepared couscous. Stuff 1/3 cup into each chop; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper.

2. Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat for 1-12 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Discard toothpicks.