MAPLE PLANK-GRILLED ITALIAN STUFFED PORK CHOPS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Maple Plank-Grilled Italian Stuffed Pork Chops image

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

David Enefiok
[email protected]

The pork chops were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was delicious.


Mamagamomo Tshiamo
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this recipe!


David Lincoln
[email protected]

This recipe is a bit too complicated for me, but it looks delicious!


Julius Len
[email protected]

The pork chops were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Dipa Yadav
[email protected]

I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great! The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always flavorful and moist. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tiny Asteroid
[email protected]

This recipe is a bit bland for my taste.


SaJa Jojo
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork chops. The stuffing is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


The mbinkosi Mbanjwa
[email protected]

The pork chops were a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was delicious.


Noyon sorder
[email protected]

I made this recipe for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The pork chops were incredibly tender and juicy, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Farhan Sadiq akando
[email protected]

This recipe is a bit too complicated for me, but it looks delicious!


Syed Mudasir
[email protected]

I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The pork chops are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always flavorful and moist.


Vilma Forrester
[email protected]

The pork chops were a bit dry, but the stuffing was amazing!


Muhammad Qadir Official
[email protected]

This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again!