Stuffed Grilled Pork Chops Food

FONTINA AND PROSCIUTTO STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH GRILLED POLENTA SQUARES AND ROASTED CALIFORNIA GRAPES

Steps:

• Prepare the pork chops. Make a brine by combining the water, sugar, salt, thyme sprigs, clove and all-spice berries in a re-sealable bag. Add the pork chops, seal up the bag and put in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Drain the pork chops and pat dry. Using a paring knife, make a horizontal cut into the center of each chop to make a pocket. Stuff a slice of fontina and prosciutto inside each pocket and secure with a toothpick. Set 2 large cast iron skillets over medium-high heat and add a 2-count of extra-virgin olive oil to each skillet. Add 2 chops to each of the skillets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Turn chops, push to 1 side and set grape clusters in pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper before putting the pans in the oven. Roast chops for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and cheese has melted. Remove from oven when done and set chops and clusters of roasted grapes aside on a plate - keep warm.
• Consolidate juices into 1 pan and set over medium heat. Add a splash of chicken stock to the pan, scraping the bottom to extract all the flavors. Fold in cold butter while whisking to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, set 1 pork chop on each plate on top of a Grilled Polenta Square, garnish with a cluster of roasted grapes and drizzle with pan sauce. Set a stack of hydroponic watercress to 1 side and serve.
• Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a slow steady stream. Lower heat and continue to whisk until the polenta is thick and smooth, about 20 minutes. Add the cream and butter and continue to stir until incorporated. Remove from heat; fold in Parmesan and black pepper. Pour the polenta into a buttered 9 by 13-inch shallow baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Cover and chill a few hours. Cut the polenta into squares. Brush both sides with olive oil and transfer to a hot grill. Grill on both sides until golden brown.

CIDER BRINED GRILLED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• For the brine:
• Combine all ingredients in a large container with a tight fitting lid.
• Take the pork chops and insert a fillet knife into the side of each pork chop. Create a 2-inch slice along the side moving your knife along the inside of the chop creating a pocket. Be careful not to pierce the outer sides of the chop. Place the pork chops in the brine for anywhere from 1 hour or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
• For the reduction:
• Add the cider to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook the cider, skimming off any scum that comes to the surface, until is becomes syrupy and is reduced to about 1/4 cup.
• For the stuffing:
• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
• Preheat grill to high.
• Remove the pork chops from the brine, rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff the cavity with the apples and grill for about 10 minutes on each side. Remove from grill to a serving platter and let rest for about 10 minutes. Brush with the cider reduction, sprinkle with the chopped caramelized pecans and enjoy!
• In a heavy-bottomed pot, cook the sugar and water until the temperature reaches 275 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Add the pecans and stir to coat with the sugar. Once the sugar begins to caramelize add the vanilla extract and stir gently but constantly until fully caramelized. Pour onto a silpat lined baking sheet to let cool, then sprinkle with the red chili powder.

GRILLED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Cut a one inch horizontal slit in the front of the pork chop.
• Using a sharp knife, slice a cavity into the chop all the way back to the bone. Leave about 1/2 inch uncut along all the sides.
• Combine apple sauce, stuffing, and dijon mustard.
• Divide evenly and stuff into each of the pork chops.
• Squeeze the opening of each chop closes, or secure with a toothpick.
• Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Combine the remaining ingredients to make a sauce.
• Grill the chops over a high heat just long enough to sear both sides, about one minute each side.
• Lower the heat to medium or transfer to the chops to a cooler part of the grill.
• Baste with the sauce and turn several times, basting each time.
• Chops should be done after about 20 minutes total cooking time or until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145 degrees.
• Remove from heat and allow chops to rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

GRILLED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, slice pockets horizontally into your thick cut chops - go all the way to the bone, but don't make your opening too large - salt and pepper your chops inside and out - set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and toss in the bacon, stir and heat fairly slowly to render out the fat. When the bacon is done, remove from the pan and drain - remove remaining fat from your skillet
• In the same hot skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute onion, celery and apple over medium heat until the onion is transluscent. Add in the garlic and saute for a few more minutes.
• When onion and garlic are golden, add 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup) and melt into the vegetables.
• Add the bacon into the skillet and mix in the processed fresh bread crumbs.
• Moisten with the remaining Tbsp. of Olive Oil
• Add chicken stock until your stuffing is very wet and can be pushed into a ball in your hands - dry stuffing means dry chops.
• Season with the 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and taste. Add more seasoning if needed
• Stuff each chop with 1/4 of the stuffing and use a toothpick to "sew" the pocket shut
• Let rest after stuffing for about 10 minutes, long enough to heat up the grill
• Grill on each side about 10 minutes - use a meat thermometer to determine "doneness" - pork should be to about 160 - but measure in the MEAT not in the stuffing.
• Enjoy!

GRILLED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the picante sauce, honey and Worcestershire sauce; stir until honey is dissolved. Divide the sauce into two small bowls; set aside. , In a small skillet over medium heat, brown pork until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, cut a deep slit in each chop, forming a pocket. Stuff with sausage; secure with toothpicks. Sprinkle chops with garlic powder and pepper. Brush each side with Italian dressing. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 145°, basting twice with sauce from one bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks. Serve with sauce from second bowl.

APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the bread cubes, apples, celery, parsley and 1/4 teaspoon salt. , Cut a pocket in each chop by making a horizontal cut through the meat almost to the bone. Sprinkle inside and outside with pepper and remaining salt. Spoon stuffing loosely into pockets. , In a large skillet, brown the chops on both sides in oil. Place in an ungreased large baking pan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk salt and sugars in 2-quarts of cold water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the pork chops from the brine and dry well.
• In a large heavy bottomed saute pan, begin to fry bacon. Add celery, onion and garlic to pan and allow to saute with the crispy bacon. Add rosemary, sage and parsley after bacon has cooked for 8 to 10 minutes. Saute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl add cornbread, dried cranberries and chicken stock. Stir in the cooked vegetable mixture. Mix well.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Stuff the chop with about 1/2 cup of stuffing. Use toothpicks to help seal the chops. Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 145 degrees F. Allow chop to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED GRILLED PORK CHOPS FROM ALTON BROWN'S GOOD EATS

Steps:

• In a plastic container put the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and mustard powder. Add the hot vinegar and swirl to dissolve. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor. Add ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice. Add chops and cover with brine.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Remove chops from container and rinse. Cut horizontal pockets in each pork chop for stuffing.
• Combine rest of ingredients, and put into piping bag that is not fitted with a tip. Pipe each chop full with cornbread mixture.
• Grill the chops on medium high heat for 6 minutes on each side. Turn each chop 45 degrees after 3 minutes to mark.

BRINED, STUFFED AND GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk salt and sugars in 2-quarts of cold water. Add pork chops and cover. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the pork chops from the brine and dry well.
• In a large heavy saute pan, begin to fry bacon. Add celery, onion and garlic to pan and allow to saute with the crispy bacon. Add rosemary, sage and parsley after bacon has cooked for 8 to 10 minutes. Saute until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl add cornbread, dried cranberries and chicken stock. Stir in the cooked vegetable mixture. Mix well.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Stuff the chop with about 1/2 cup of stuffing. Use toothpicks to help seal the chops. Grill the chops for 5 to 7 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 145 degrees F. Allow chop to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

STUFFED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Make pockets in the chops by slitting from the edge of the eye to the bone with a sharp knife.
• Combine the breadcrumbs, butter, garlic, onion, rosemary, marjoram and salt, and stuff the mixture into the pockets.
• Use a small skewer if necessary to hold the edges closed.
• Grill the chops over medium high heat for 8 to 10 minutes per side, turning several times, until the fat is crisp and the meat nicely browned.

CHORIZO STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chorizo 3 - 4 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in garlic and crumbled corn muffins. Cook 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
• When cool stuff 1/2 cup stuffing into pockets of pork chops. Close with toothpick. Set aside.
• In large skillet fry bacon until browned, transfer to paper towels. Add pork chops to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Turn and cook additional 3 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast chops 6 - 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile discard all but 2 tablespoons dripping in skillet. Add onions, water and garlic to skillet; saute 2 - 3 minutes. Stir flour into skillet; cook 3 - 4 minutes. Pour chicken broth and Cajun seasoning into skillet and cook, stirring until thickened.
• To serve: spoon half onion mixture onto serving platter. Place pork chops on onions; spoon remaining onions over chops. Sprinkle reserved bacon and parsley over. Serve immediately.

GRILLED STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Cut a pocket into your chops, season with a little salt and pepper.
• 2. In a small mixing bowl add your bread cubes, onion, celery, herbs, corn and currants. Mix. Add your eggs and mix well.
• 3. Stuff your chops with the filing mixture. Place 2 tooth picks to hold chops together.
• 4. Place on a foil lined cookie sheet and just lay another sheet of foil on top.
• 5. Place on your grill. Now we have a smoker which has a fire box so we placed our chops on the smoker side and cooked them for about 40 minutes. We removed the foil which was on top of the chops about 10 to 15 minutes before they were done. If you are using a gas grill I would say put it on medium heat but use your own judgment. Cook the chops to about 165° temp (yes they have now found out that it is save to eat pork at this temp.)

STUFFED GRILLED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a plastic container put the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and mustard powder. Add the hot vinegar and swirl to dissolve. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to develop flavor. Add ice cubes and shake to melt most of the ice. Add chops and cover with brine. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Remove chops from container and rinse. Cut horizontal pockets in each pork chop for stuffing. Combine rest of ingredients, and put into piping bag that is not fitted with a tip. Pipe each chop full with cornbread mixture. Grill the chops on medium high heat for 6 minutes on each side. Turn each chop 45 degrees after 3 minutes to mark.

GRILLED APPLE-STUFFED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• COMBINE 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons mustard and 1 tablespoon honey in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, apple, onion and parsley; toss until crumbs are moistened. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons mustard and 2 tablespoons honey in small bowl; set aside for glaze.
• CUT horizontal slits in pork chops, using sharp knife, to make a pocket for stuffing. Spoon stuffing evenly into pockets. Secure openings with toothpicks.
• PLACE pork chops on oiled rack. Grill over medium heat 40 to 45 minutes until no longer pink near bone, turning often. Baste chops with reserved glaze during last 10 minutes of cooking.