Ingredients
- 2 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Lay the chop flat on cutting board, and with a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. (I have also used boneless cuts and had the butcher cut the the pocket for me. hehe) Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is done. Careful not to overcook!
Wine:
Ponte’s 2006 Meritage
(spicy, barbeque flavors)
www.pontewinery.com
Ref: www.allrecipes.com
Ok this is DEFINITELY one of my favs! Bacon AND smoked Gouda cheese??? I’m in heaven. Super easy, super yummy! I’m a big fan of using my grill and these flavors just melt together. I’ve made it twice so far, both times with rave reviews. I don’t own sharp enough knives to make a clean pocket cut like that, but that’s easily remedied with a smile and politely asking the butcher to cut it for you! 😀
The only thing you have to worry about are sneaky fingers stealing the bacon/Gouda mixture when you’re not looking…. you know who you are!! 😀