Grilled Plum and Prosciutto–Stuffed Pork Chops

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Servings: 4

The balsamic vinegar and sweet molasses glaze balances out the spicy flavor of the rub on the pork.

Ingredients:

4 pitted dried plums, halved

2 very thin slices prosciutto (about 3/4 ounce), halved

1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)

cooking spray

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

2 teaspoons molasses

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Soak plum halves in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain well.
3. Wrap 2 plum halves in each prosciutto piece.
4. Combine fennel seeds and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Stuff 1 prosciutto wrap into each pocket. Sprinkle pork chops with fennel seed mixture. Place pork chops on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Combine vinegar and molasses; brush over pork chops.
6. Cooking Tip Get a head start by assembling the stuffed pork chops the night before. Sprinkle them with the fennel seed mixture just before grilling.

By RecipeOfHealth.com