Grilled Pork Chops Stuffed with Cheese, Spinach and Pine Nuts
Simple and speedy chops filled with a cheesy, crunchy center.
Serves: 4
Cook Time: 16 Minutes
Smithfield Product: Pork Chops
Ingredients
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4 Smithfield pork chops, thick cut
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4 tablespoons stone ground mustard
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2 cups fresh spinach
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4 slices Provolone cheese
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1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
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Salt and pepper
Steps
Slice each chop nearly in half, but not all the way through. Spread one tablespoon of mustard inside each chop and on both sides. Salt and pepper inside of chops. Place one slice of cheese on inside of chop and top with spinach and pine nuts. Secure chops with a tooth pick. Salt and pepper outside of chops and place on a hot grill or in a hot grill pan. Grill until cooked through turning only once. Approximately 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your chops.
Serving Suggestions
Serve atop orzo.
This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.
