pork essentials: spinach-feta stuffed loin chops

How To Make pork essentials: spinach-feta stuffed loin chops

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  THE STUFFING
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium heat.
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  When the foaming subsides, add the spinach, and garlic.
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  Chef’s Note: Add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
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  Stir for 2 minutes, and then add the feta.
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  Stir until most of the moisture is removed, about 2 – 3 minutes, and reserve.
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  THE CHOPS
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c).
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  Use a sharp knife, to cut a pouch into the chops.
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  Chef’s Note: Be careful not to cut through the chops.
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  Stuff the chops with the spinach.
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  Chef’s Note: You will have more spinach than you need, but that is okay, just serve it on the side with the chops.
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  Brush the stuffed chops with the brown mustard.
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  Dust the chops with the Italian breadcrumbs.
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  Add the butter and oil to an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. When the foaming subsides, add the chops.
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  Cook on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
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  Add the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake until fully cooked, about 15 – 18 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Serve while still nice and warm with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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