• 4 Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Chops,
  • 5 fresh pineapple slices, 1/2-inch thick,
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper,
  • 1/4 finely diced sweet onion,
  • 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed then mince,
  • Juice of 1 lemon,
  • Kosher salt, to taste,
  • 4 strips Smithfield® Thick Cut Bacon, fully cooked,
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella,
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MAIN DISH

Mozzarella and Bacon-Stuffed Smithfield Pork Chops with Charred Pineapple Salsa

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking, adjusting the vents to bring the temperature to
approximately 400ºF.

2. Once the grill comes to temperature, grill the fresh pineapple slices until lightly charred
on both sides. Remove the pineapple slices from the grill and finely dice.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the charred pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeño
and lemon juice. Stir well to combine, then season to taste with Kosher salt. Set the
charred pineapple salsa aside while you prepare the pork chops so that the flavors can
meld together.

4. Roughly chop the bacon, then combine it with the shredded mozzarella in a small bowl.
Blend well.

5. Using a sharp paring knife, cut a horizontal pocket in the center of each pork chop.
Stuff each pocket with as much of the bacon-mozzarella mixture as they will hold.

6. Grill each bacon-mozzarella stuffed pork chop for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked
through. Remove the stuffed pork chops from the grill and serve immediately

 

Recipe Credit:
Clint Cantewell of Grillocracy