stuffed center-cut pork loin chops

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Bill Tsolis
Santa Clara, CA

a healthy way to enjoy lean pork

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For stuffed center-cut pork loin chops

  • 2 lb
    pork loin chops (4-6 chops, 2" thick)
  • 1 lg
    jalapenos, fresh (seeded, deveined, finely chopped)
  • 1/2 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, (fresh chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp
    rosemary, fresh (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 4 sm
    limes
  • 2 oz
    tequila
  • 1 tsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 Tbsp
    salt and pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1/2 box
    spinach, frozen (finely chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp
    feta cheese
  • 2-3
    sundried tomatoes, finely chopped

How To Make stuffed center-cut pork loin chops

  • 1
    In a bowl combine jalapenos, onion, garlic, parsley, rosemary, oregano, juice of two limes, and tequila. Set aside, this is your marinade.
  • 2
    In another bowl combine paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt & pepper. Set aside, this is your spice rub.
  • 3
    In another bowl combine spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, this is your stuffing.
  • 4
    Take pork chops and create a pocket on the side being careful not to cut all the way through. Rub vegetable oil all over chops until coated.
  • 5
    Season both sides of chops with paprika rub.
  • 6
    Next, stuff chops with spinach/cheese filling. If needed, hold seal together with skewers or tie butchers twine around chop. Don't worry about filling falling out.
  • 7
    Next, lay chops out in a pan and liberally spoon herb/tequila marinade over chops. Marinade in fridge for at least an hour, preferably over night.
  • 8
    On a gas grill on medium hi heat, sear both side of the chops at 4 minutes a side. Lower the heat to medium low for an additional 4 minutes on each side. Take chops off the grill and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Before serving, squeeze fresh limes over chops. Enjoy!

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