Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops
Description
This recipe starts by brining thick pork chops in a saltwater solution for 1 to 4 hours to improve moisture retention. After drying, a seasoning blend of kosher salt, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder is applied. The stuffing is prepared by combining melted butter, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper.
The pork chops are slit to form pockets carefully without cutting through, then filled evenly with the breadcrumb mixture and secured with toothpicks soaked in water to prevent burning. Grilling is done over indirect medium-high heat for approximately 5 to 6 minutes per side. The result is a pork chop with a crisp exterior, smoky aroma, and a flavorful, moist stuffing inside with herb and garlic notes.
Ingredients
Pork Chops:
- 4 pork chops at least 1-2 inch thickness, boneless, center cut
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided, coarse
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Pork Chop Filling:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, unsalted
- 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese , plus more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning homemade
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- Toothpicks
- parsley , chopped, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a large mixing bowl halfway with water and stir in the 2 teaspoons of the salt until nearly dissolved. Add the pork chops and more water, if needed, until they are submerged. Place in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours to brine.
- Remove the pork chops from the brine, discarding the liquid, and pay dry.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasoned salt, garlic powder and onion powder. Sprinkle each pork chop with the seasoning.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Soak 16 toothpicks in water.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and black pepper and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- Lay each pork chop on its side and using a very sharp knife, cut a slit in the side, being careful to not cut all the way through, making a pocket for the stuffing.
- Stuff each pork chop with equal parts breads crumb mixture. Secure with the toothpicks.
- Grill the pork chops over indirect heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°F.
- Remove and allow to rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with additional grated Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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