GRILLED CORDON-BLEU PORK CHOPS

Grilled Cordon-Bleu Pork Chops image

Perfect for a backyard barbecue or an afternoon tailgate, these cheesy chops from Marcia Obenhaus of Princeton, Illinois will hit the spot at any time and any place!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 bone-in pork loin chops (8 ounces each)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (3/4 ounce each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)

Steps:

Cut a pocket in each chop by slicing almost to the bone; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the water, ketchup, vinegar, onion, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic powder and mustard. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. Place a cheese slice on each slice of ham; roll up jelly-roll style. Insert into each pocket; secure with toothpicks., Grill pork chops, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 810mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.