Stuffed Pork Chops

Serves: 4

Alessia Franecki

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

50

Sweetness

50

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

2 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

170 g

Baby Spinach

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Preheat oven to 375 degree F

2

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet

3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat

4

Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute

5

Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the Italian seasoning; cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes

6

Remove the spinach mixture to a medium-size bowl; let cool completely

7

When cool, add the capocollo, provolone cheese and egg; gently stir to combine completely

8

Place the pork chops on a flat work surface; cut a slit horizontally to the bone so chop can be opened like a book

9

Stuff each chop with 1/4 of the stuffing

10

(If freezing, wrap each chop tightly in freezer wrap, without toothpicks; freeze up to 1 month

11

) Secure chops with toothpicks

12

To cook and serve: If chops are frozen, thaw in refrigerator overnight

13

Add chops; cook 2 minutes per side or until browned

14

Place chops in single layer in a baking dish just large enough to hold them

15

Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper

16

Bake the chops in the oven for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 155 degrees on an instant-read thermometer when inserted in the pork

17

Remove chops to a platter; cover with foil

18

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes in warm place before serving