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prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin chops (4-6 chops, 2" thick)
- 1 large jalapenos, fresh (seeded, deveined, finely chopped)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, (fresh chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, fresh (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 4 small limes
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet mild
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons salt and pepper
- - vegetable oil
- 1/2 box spinach, frozen (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 2-3 - sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
How To Make stuffed center-cut pork loin chops
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Step 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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Step 2In another bowl combine paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt & pepper. Set aside, this is your spice rub.
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Step 3In another bowl combine spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, this is your stuffing.
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Step 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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Step 5Season both sides of chops with paprika rub.
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Step 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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Step 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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Step 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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