stuffed center-cut pork loin chops

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23 Pinches
Santa Clara, CA
Updated on Jun 16, 2011

a healthy way to enjoy lean pork

prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    In a bowl combine jalapenos, onion, garlic, parsley, rosemary, oregano, juice of two limes, and tequila. Set aside, this is your marinade.
  • Step 2
    In another bowl combine paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt & pepper. Set aside, this is your spice rub.
  • Step 3
    In another bowl combine spinach, feta, and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, this is your stuffing.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    Season both sides of chops with paprika rub.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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