Pork Loin Chops

Red Pepper + Chipotle Stuffed Pork Loin Chops

2 Pork Loin Chops (½-¾ lb)

1 red bell pepper, julienned

¼ cup chipotle in adobo sauce

¼ cup pear butter (or applesauce)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Finely chop the chipotle peppers and combine sauce and peppers in a small bowl with pear butter or applesauce.  Butterfly the chops by slicing horizontally through the meat leaving ½ inch in the center; gently pound the chops to ¼” thickness.  Spread with the sauce and roll up chops.  Secure with toothpicks.  Heat oil in large cast iron skillet; season pork rolls with fresh ground pepper.  Sauté the pork rolls on all sides until golden and browned.  Transfer to lightly greased baking dish and pour remaining sauce over top.  Bake at 350º for 20-30 minutes.  Slice and serve.

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