Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 bag (6 ounces) baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 pound capocollo (spicy Italian ham), cut into small dice
- 1/4 pound provolone cheese, cut into small dice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 thick-cut (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches) pork chops for stuffing (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total)
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the Italian seasoning; cook, stirring, just until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove the spinach mixture to a medium-size bowl; let cool completely. When cool, add the capocollo, provolone cheese and egg; gently stir to combine completely.
Place the pork chops on a flat work surface; cut a slit horizontally to the bone so chop can be opened like a book. Stuff each chop with 1/4 of the stuffing. (If freezing, wrap each chop tightly in freezer wrap, without toothpicks; freeze up to 1 month.) Secure chops with toothpicks.
To cook and serve: If chops are frozen, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet. Add chops; cook 2 minutes per side or until browned. Place chops in single layer in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. 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. Remove chops to a platter; cover with foil. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes in warm place before serving.
Photo: Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
















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By denaruss
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So easy and sooooooooooooo good!
By eledasortino
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AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This recipe took me thru the ROOF! Cooking is my hobby ....I grew up in italy SOOO GOOD! Restaraunt quality
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Great recipe. Elegant enough for guest and holiday meals.. A little labor intensive but well worth it..
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