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Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan until almost smoking.
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Sear the chops on both sides until golden brown.
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Place them in the oven and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes for medium doneness.
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Remove the chops to a plate.
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Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pan and place over high heat on the stove.
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Add the shallot and cook until soft.
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Add the wine and cook until reduced by half.
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Add the stock and cook until reduced by half.
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Add the fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Place the chops on a plate and pour the sauce over.
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Slice a slit horizontally in the side of each chop.
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Place 2 slices of fontina, 1 slice of pancetta and a quarter of the mushrooms in each opening.
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Season each chop on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Slice the mushrooms into 1/4-inch thick slices.
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Heat the oil in a large saute pan until almost smoking.
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Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown.
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Add the garlic and thyme and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
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Set aside and let cool.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat.
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Add the carrots and garlic and cook until the carrots are slightly softened.
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Add the stock and thyme, cover the pan and bring to a simmer.
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Place the carrots in the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
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Remove the lid and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes, add peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.