stuffed center-cut pork loin chops
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a healthy way to enjoy lean pork
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yield
4 -6
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
Ingredients For stuffed center-cut pork loin chops
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2 lbpork loin chops (4-6 chops, 2" thick)
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1 lgjalapenos, fresh (seeded, deveined, finely chopped)
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1/2 mdonion, finely chopped
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3-4 clovegarlic, finely chopped
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1 Tbspparsley, (fresh chopped)
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1/2 tsprosemary, fresh (finely chopped)
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1 tsporegano, dried
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4 smlimes
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2 oztequila
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1 tsppaprika, sweet mild
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1 tspcayenne pepper
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1/2 tspcumin
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2 Tbspsalt and pepper
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vegetable oil
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1/2 boxspinach, frozen (finely chopped)
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2 Tbspfeta cheese
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2-3sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
How To Make stuffed center-cut pork loin chops
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1In a bowl combine jalapenos, onion, garlic, parsley, rosemary, oregano, juice of two limes, and tequila. Set aside, this is your marinade.
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2In another bowl combine paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt & pepper. Set aside, this is your spice rub.
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3In another bowl combine spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, this is your stuffing.
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4Take 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.
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5Season both sides of chops with paprika rub.
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6Next, 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.
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7Next, 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.
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8On 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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