Pork Chops Saltimbocca

Serves: 3

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

52

Sweetness

50

Sourness

37

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

450 g

Baby Spinach

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F

2

Season the pork with salt and pepper

3

Top each chop with a sage leaf, then wrap in 2 slices prosciutto

4

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

5

Add the chops, sage-side down, and cook, turning once, until the prosciutto is crisp, 8 to 10 minutes

6

Transfer to a baking sheet, reserving the skillet, and roast until a thermometer inserted sideways into the center of a chop registers 145 degrees F, about 8 minutes

7

Top each with a slice of provolone; return to the oven until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes

8

Meanwhile, put the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon water and a pinch of salt

9

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until wilted, 3 minutes; drain

10

Drizzle with half of the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper

11

Heat the reserved skillet over medium heat; add the shallot and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes

12

Add the broth and simmer until reduced by half

13

Stir in the remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper

14

Divide the pork among plates; drizzle with the shallot sauce

15

Serve with the spinach and lemon wedges

16

Photograph by Christopher Testani