Stuffed Pork Chops

Name: Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; ½ of a small apple, (peel on and finely diced); ½ of a small sweet onion, (finely diced); 1 stalk celery, (finely diced); 1 (6 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix, (plus the additional ingredients called for on the package (butter and water)); 4 thick boneless pork chops ((about 6-8 ounces each and 1-inch thick)); Kosher salt and ground black pepper, (to taste); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((or canola oil)); Optional garnish: fresh parsley or sage