pork essentials: spinach-feta stuffed loin chops

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

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  THE STUFFING
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  Step 3
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 4
  Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium heat.
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  Step 5
  When the foaming subsides, add the spinach, and garlic.
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  Step 6
  Chef’s Note: Add a bit of salt and pepper, to taste.
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  Step 7
  Stir for 2 minutes, and then add the feta.
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  Step 8
  Stir until most of the moisture is removed, about 2 – 3 minutes, and reserve.
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  Step 9
  THE CHOPS
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  Step 10
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 300f (150c).
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  Step 11
  Use a sharp knife, to cut a pouch into the chops.
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  Step 12
  Chef’s Note: Be careful not to cut through the chops.
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  Step 13
  Stuff the chops with the spinach.
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  Step 14
  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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  Step 15
  Brush the stuffed chops with the brown mustard.
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  Step 16
  Dust the chops with the Italian breadcrumbs.
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  Step 17
  Add the butter and oil to an ovenproof skillet over medium heat. When the foaming subsides, add the chops.
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  Step 18
  Cook on both sides until lightly browned, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
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  Step 19
  Add the skillet to the preheated oven, and bake until fully cooked, about 15 – 18 minutes.
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  Step 20
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 21
  Serve while still nice and warm with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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  Step 22
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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