Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears

Name: Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 57 grams gorgonzola dolce cheese, cut into 4 chunks; 79 milliliters chopped toasted hazelnuts; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 454 grams pears (about each), cored and cut into wedges; 680 grams boneless pork chops (about each)

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Pork Chops with Pears might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 42g of protein, 26g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up thyme, pork chops, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pears you could follow this main course with the Cornmeal Crepes with Figs and Pears as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 37

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Cut a horizontal pocket into the side of each pork chop.

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Press cheese chunks into hazelnuts to coat, reserving nuts that don't stick. Push 1 cheese chunk into each pork chop pocket.

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Heat oil in a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Sear chops until browned, 2 minutes per side.

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Add pears and thyme to pan.

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Thyme

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Bake until pork is firm but still slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes.

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Sprinkle with reserved nuts.

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Ingredients

Servings:

6sprigs

fresh thyme 57grams

gorgonzola dolce cheese, cut into 4 chunks 79milliliters

chopped toasted hazelnuts 1Tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil 454grams

pears (about each), cored and cut into wedges 680grams

boneless pork chops (about each)

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Pork Chops can be paired with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Chardonnay suits simple chops or chops in a butter or cream sauce, dry riesling complements sweet additions like honey mustard or apples, and pinot noir is a safe bet for pork dishes in general. The Rochioli Estate Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 42 dollars per bottle.