Bro's "Cajun" Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe

Bro's "Cajun" Stuffed Pork Chops
Recipe provided by Mark L Breaux

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Servings: 4
• Nutritional Facts Per Serving (1 of 4): Calories 824, Total Fat 33g, Saturated Fat 11g, Carbohydrates 62g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugar 48g, Protein 66g, Cholesterol 209mg, Sodium 1639mg
• Total Time: 13 hours 20 minutes
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Inactive Time: 12 hours
• Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 4 center-cut pork chops
• 1 pound ground (chili cut) pork
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

Rub:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Additional:

• 2 cups BBQ sauce (recommended: Bro's BBQ Sauce)
• Optional sides: Dirty rice, red beans and tasso, praline yams, and cornbread

Instructions:

1. Place the pork chops on a flat surface and, using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket inside each chop.
2. In a bowl, mix ground pork, salt, cayenne, granulated garlic, black pepper, paprika, and green onions thoroughly.
3. Divide this pork mixture evenly into four portions, then stuff each pork chop pocket generously with the mixture.
4. Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl and rub the seasoning evenly over each stuffed pork chop.
5. Cover and refrigerate the chops overnight to allow flavors to meld deeply.
6. Preheat your grill or BBQ pit to 375F (190C).
7. Place the stuffed pork chops on the grill. After 30 minutes, flip them over.
8. After an additional 15 minutes, turn them once more, then begin basting each side with BBQ sauce.
9. Continue grilling until a beautiful glaze forms and an instant-read thermometer reads 170F (77C) inside the thickest part of the chop.
10. Serve the chops atop dirty rice and accompany with red beans and tasso, praline yams, and cornbread if desired.

Fire up your grill and dive into the bold, smoky flavors of Bro's "Cajun" Stuffed Pork Chopsa mouthwatering masterpiece from Mark L. Breaux that will transport you straight to Nashville's Cajun heartland. This recipe was shared by a culinary professional and hasn't been tested for home kitchens.

Recipe courtesy of Mark L. Breaux, son of the owner of Bro's Cajun Cuisine, Nashville, TN.