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Sicilian Stuffed Pork Chops with White Wine Caper Sauce in white dish.
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Sicilian Stuffed Pork Chops with White Wine and Caper Sauce

Sicilian Stuffed Pork Chops with White Wine and Caper Sauce is an elegant way to dress up a dinnertime staple–the pork chop!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Diabetic, Low Fat
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pork rib chops 1 1/2-inch thick, about 10-12 ounces each, fat trimmed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 6 cloves garlic 2 minced, 4 sliced
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts lightly toasted
  • 1 generous tablespoon golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained and rinsed
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Hot cooked orzo pasta if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut a pocket in the chop about 3-4 inches long and almost as far as the bone. Season inside and outside with salt and black pepper.
  • Thaw spinach in a glass bowl in the microwave but do not squeeze the water from it. (Let cool if it’s steaming.)
  • Add 2 cloves minced garlic, pine nuts, raisins, cheese, breadcrumbs and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Stuff even amounts of the filling into the pocket of the pork chop. Secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in an oven-safe skillet, sauté pan or Dutch oven. Brown the chops 2-3 minutes per side or until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the wine to pan, bring to a boil and scrape up any browned bits. Add chicken broth and sliced garlic and bring back to a simmer. Place chops back in the pan, cover securely and bake 1 hour or until chops are tender, turning once.
  • Stir in remaining butter and capers. Serve chops over hot cooked orzo pasta and drizzle with pan sauce.

Notes

MAKE-AHEAD:
  • Stuff the pork chops up to the point of browning and braising one day ahead.
FREEZER-FRIENDLY:
  • Double the sauce/braising liquid and cook the pork chops per the recipe.
  • Cool completely, then place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator and thoroughly heat to 165 degrees in the center of the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 927mg | Potassium: 1034mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9392IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 4mg