Jalapeno Popper Pork Chops
Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops are loaded with flavor. Boneless pork chops stuffed with a cheesy jalapeño filling, wrapped in bacon and grilled to juicy perfection.
Grilled pork chops do not have to be dry and boring. Stuffed Pork Chops are our latest dinner obsession and if you haven’t tried them, you are missing out. If you are a popper fan, check out our Sausage Jalapeño Poppers for a delicious appetizer.
Ingredients for Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops:
- Boneless Pork Chops ~ Thick Cut.
- Cream Cheese ~ Softened.
- Cheddar Cheese ~ Shredded.
- Jalapeños ~ Diced with seeds and membranes removed.
- Granulated Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
- Bacon ~ Thin sliced.
- Olive Oil
- Pork Rub ~ Or favorite grill seasoning.
How to Grill Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops:
- Prepare a grill fire to about 325° with hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, garlic, salt and pepper to a bowl.
- Mix to combine.
- Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the sides of the pork chops, do not cut through the ends.
- Spoon filling into the pork chops.
- Wrap bacon slices around the pork chops, 1 1/2 – 2 slices each.
- Coat lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with dry rub.
- Cook pork chops over indirect fire with the grill closed about 15 minutes.
- Check the pork chops with a digital meat thermometer and continue to cook until internal temperature reaches 145°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice pork chops into thick slices and serve immediately.
How to Store and Reheat:
- Store leftover pork chops wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat sliced pork chops in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, turn after a few minutes to heat from both sides.
More Delicious Pork Chops to Try:
These Jalapeño Popper Pork Chops are really simple to make and are sure to be a family favorite. All of the delicious flavors of a bacon wrapped popper with smoky pork chops is one of the best pork chop recipes you’ll ever taste!
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Jalapeno Popper Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup diced jalapeños seeds and membranes removed
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 8 slices thin bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Pork Rub
Instructions
- Prepare grill fire to 325° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor.
- Make the filling by combining cream cheese with shredded cheddar, jalapeños, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Make a cut into the side of each pork chop, creating a pocket for the filling. Do not cut through the ends.
- Spoon filling into the pork chops.
- Wrap each pork chop with bacon.
- Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with pork rub.
- Cook over indirect fire with the grill closed for about 15 minutes. Check the internal temperature, cooking until pork reaches 145°.
- Remove from grill, rest 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve immediately.
Can you cook these in an oven?
Hi Rachel,
You can. I would cook them at 375° and cook until internal temperature of the pork chops reach 145°.
~ Milisa
What is the thickness of the pork chop?
Hi Amanda,
A thick pork chop works best for this recipe, 3/4 – 1 inch works well.
~ Milisa