Grilled Plum and Proscuitto-Stuffed Pork Chops

Grilled plum and prosciutto- stuffed pork chops

Yield: 4 servings

4 pitted dried plums, halved

2 very thin slices prosciutto (aobut ¾ oz), halved

½ tsp crushed fennel seeds

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp chopped fresh sage

½ tsp chopped fresh rosemary

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

¼ tsp crushed red pepper

4 (4 oz) boneless center-cut loin pork chops (about ¾ inch thick)

Cooking spray

2 tsp balsamic vinegar

2 tsp molasses

1.       Prepare grill

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

Cut a horizontal slit through thickest portion of each pork chop to form a pocket. Sprinkle pork chops with fennel 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.