Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For The Stuffing; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 corn muffins, crumbled; For The Chops; 4 bone in pork rib chops, pocket cut in side (1 1/4 inch thick); 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons water; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

Servings: persons

For The Stuffing
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 corn muffins, crumbled
For The Chops
4 bone in pork rib chops, pocket cut in side (1 1/4 inch thick)
3 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch strips
1 large onion, sliced
2 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F
2
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.
3
When cool stuff 1/2 cup stuffing into pockets of pork chops. Close with toothpick. Set aside.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For The Stuffing, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chorizo Stuffed Pork Chops

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