Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Chops
An original recipe combining a subtle combination of delicate flavors into a surprising richness.
Steps
Heat 2 oil and butter over medium-high heat in a skillet.
Insert paring knife into chop at end away from bone & open a 2 inch hole almost to bone.
Work knife back & forth until the pocket is almost the full size of chop.
Set aside.
Saute celery in melted oil / butter mixture for 3-4 minute.
Add chopped onion and saute for 5-6 minutes more.
Remove onions & celery with slotted spoon , reserving as much oil / butter combination as possible.
Remove skillet from heat.
Mix 1 / 2 of the goat cheese and the stripped leaves from 2 sprigs of the thyme with the celery & onion in a bowl & allow cheese to slightly melt from the heat of the vegetables.
When mixture is cool enough to work with divide stuffing evenly and stuff chops.
Do not be afraid of over stuffing.
Season both sides with salt & pepper.
Return skillet to a medium-high heat and bring to temperature.
Sear stuffed chops , turning once until browned on each side.
About 2-3 minutes per side.
Once chops are browned add th.
Ingredients
center-cut pork chops, goat cheese, fresh thyme, celery, red onion, butter, oil, white wine, salt and pepper