Pesto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Caroline Cooks's Note:

Interesting combo of flavors. Easy to prepare and guest-worthy.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 thick pork chops (1 1/2-2 inches)
• 4 tablespoons croutons, slightly crushed
• 3/4 cup pesto sauce
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not in oil)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 -3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut deep pockets in one side of chops.
2. Mix croutons, pesto sauce, tomatoes and Tabasco, if using. Stuff pork chops.
3. Stand pork chops on end; uncut side down, so that stuffing is at the top.
4. Pour white wine around chops.
5. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 F; for 40 minutes.
6. Uncover and continue baking about 15-20 minutes until slightly browned.
7. Remove chops to heated plates.
8. Stir in about 1/3 cup additional wine or water and 2 teaspoon cornstarch to sauce.
9. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
10. Serve sauce by drizzling around chops.

Reviews

[Chef #847760]

I followed the recipe but didn't get the same result as others who rated it highly. The sauce was thin and pretty bland. The sauce looked nothing like the picture. I also felt that there was too much pesto in the stuffing. I love pesto but the flavor totally overwhelmed the dish for me.

[Kittencalskitchen]

OUTSTANDING! easy and so good, I used my recipe#144195 I have tons in the freezer! My chops were about 1-1/2 inch thick, I love this recipe, thanks for sharing hon!...Kitten :)

[A la Carte]

This was really good Caroline. Totally easy to make, but looked and tasted like a lot more work. The flavors were great together! I had pork tenderloin thawed so I just made a pocket and used that. Next time i'm going to try taking the porrk out of the pan when done cooking and stir in a dollop of creme fraiche (sp!) or a bit of cream to the pan drippings. That's not because the wine sauce wasn't enought, I just thought I'd like a creamy sauce.