September Recipe of the Month

Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

*Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/4 pound smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 (2 1/4 inch thick) center-cut, bone-in pork chops
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, bacon, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Lay the chop flat on a 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.  Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick.  Brush meat with oil, and season with salt and more black pepper.
4. 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!

Courtesy allrecipes.com