MAPLE PLANK-GRILLED ITALIAN STUFFED PORK CHOPS

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Thick pork chops stuffed with spinach, croutons, and Italian cheeses are grilled on a maple plank. Delicious! I serve these with steamed broccoli and glasses of chilled Riesling.

Provided by Challengergurl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 58m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, maple grilling plank
4 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, about 2 inches thick
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 cups garlic seasoned croutons
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Prepare a maple grilling plank by soaking in water according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Place the pork chops on a clean, flat surface, and cut from one side through the middle to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Set aside until needed.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and celery; cook and stir until the onion is soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, and add the croutons: stir until croutons absorb the broth. Remove from heat, and stir in the Italian cheese blend and the Parmesan cheese. Spoon the vegetable-cheese mixture into the pockets of each pork chop. Close one side of the pork chop over the filling. Place pork chops on the prepared grilling plank. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and grill, turning once, until pork chops are no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Fawad Aslam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Taskin Tyyaba
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! The pork chops were so tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Douglas
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ana Banana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Monir Islam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chidiebube
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! The pork chops were so tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


jana amayreh
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This was a great recipe! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nada Korhani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork chops are always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is a perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rebecca Carlson
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pork chops were so tender and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kripan Chhetri
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the maple glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.