Name: Spinach-and-Cheese Pork Chops with Polenta
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H40M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 18-ounce tube prepared polenta, sliced into 12 rounds; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 thin bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (about 5 ounces each); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 6 cups); 4 slices provolone cheese; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 jarred cherry peppers or pepperoncini, drained and sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and add the polenta in a single layer; brush both sides with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, add the pork chops and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a separate baking sheet.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and cook until just golden, 1 minute. Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until just wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the pork chops with the spinach and 1 cheese slice each; bake until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, add the broth to the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted. Top the pork with the pan sauce and peppers; serve with the polenta.

Photograph by Charles Masters

Courtesy of Food Network Magazine

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