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Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach

This elegant pork saltimbocca with sautéed spinach offers a sophisticated twist on the classic Italian veal dish. By stuffing thick, succulent pork chops with fragrant sage, salty prosciutto, and melting Fontina cheese, you create a depth of flavour that is both comforting and impressive. The dish is finished with a bright lemon butter sauce that perfectly cuts through the richness of the meat, making it a wonderful option for a quick midweek treat or an easy weekend dinner.

As a high-protein main course, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious. The inclusion of iron-rich spinach sautéed with golden garlic provides a fresh, earthy balance to the savoury stuffed pork. Simple to prepare but full of authentic Mediterranean character, it is best served immediately while the cheese is still gooey and the pan sauce is warm and vibrant.

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Ingredients for Pork Chops Saltimbocca with Sautéed Spinach

  • 2 (1-inch-thick) centre-cut rib pork chops

  • 2 sage leaves, finely chopped

  • 2 very thin slices Italian Fontina

  • 2 thin slices prosciutto (30g)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

  • 1 (275g) bag fresh spinach, stems discarded

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 232°C with rack in middle.

Cut a deep, wide pocket in each pork chop. Sprinkle half of sage into each pocket and stuff pockets with cheese and prosciutto. Pat chops dry and season with 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and pepper (total).

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch ovenproof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook chops until undersides are golden, about 2 minutes, then turn chops and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

While chops cook, heat remaining tablespoon oil in a 5-quart pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Sauté garlic until pale golden, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.

Transfer chops to a platter. Add butter and lemon juice to hot skillet, stirring and scraping up brown bits, then pour sauce over pork.

Serve pork with spinach.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 29 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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