Recipes Global Cuisines European Italian Pesto Stuffed Pork Chops 4.5 (234) 167 Reviews 29 Photos Sharkey Family recipe. This goes great served with fresh steamed broccoli and a Caesar salad. Submitted by SDaisy2 Updated on September 18, 2016 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 29 29 29 29 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons chilled basil pesto 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1 1/4-inch thick 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon ground thyme 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix feta cheese, basil pesto, and pine nuts in a bowl. Use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a 3-inch slit in the side of each pork chop, 2 inches deep and 1/4-inch away from the bone, to make a pocket for stuffing. Stuff pork chops with pesto filling and secure with toothpicks. Mix black pepper, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme in a small bowl; rub both sides of each chop with the spice mix. Place chops into a shallow baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until chops are browned and stuffing is hot, about 40 minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the stuffing should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Brush chops with balsamic vinegar and bake until vinegar forms a glaze, another 5 minutes. I Made It Print 579 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 335 Calories 22g Fat 3g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 335 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 8g 41% Cholesterol 94mg 31% Sodium 208mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 2g Protein 29g 59% Vitamin C 2mg 3% Calcium 121mg 9% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 445mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.