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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 759kcal
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.
Notes
Store leftover pork chops in an airtight container or 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 to heat from both sides.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 938mg | Sugar: 3g