Pork Chops Alla Fiorentina Recipes

PORK CHOPS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Brown the chops in a skillet without adding any oil.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and then add the water. Cover and simmer till tender.
• Chop the spinach and mix with the onion and mix.
• Meanwhile, mix the flour, butter and milk and add it to the noodles.
• Spread spinach over the bottom of a casserole, pour noodles over that and arrange the chops on top of the noodles.
• Pour pan gravy over all.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes.

PORK CHOPS FLORENTINE RECIPE

Steps:

• Directions Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook pork chops 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and partially cooked bacon to skillet; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Add spinach and tomatoes to sauce; let spinach wilt. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; simmer about 3 minutes. Return pork chops to pan along with juices. Spoon Florentine sauce over chops; simmer 3-5 minutes.

SKILLET PORK CHOPS FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the pork chops and cook until browned on both side, then remove and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil.
• Add the onion and cook until tender.
• Stir in the pasta sauce and spinach and heat to a boil.
• Return the pork chops to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until pork chops are done.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

PORK TENDERLOIN FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloin so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten with the flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin to 1/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic and sprinkle meat with garlic powder; set aside. , Separate caps from stems of three mushrooms; set caps aside. Chop stems and remaining mushrooms to measure 1/2 cup. In a bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, half the spinach, stuffing mix, 2 tablespoons cheese, butter and onion; mix well. Spread over tenderloin. Roll up, starting with a long edge. Secure with toothpicks. , Place, seam side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; brush lightly with browning sauce if desired. Top with remaining spinach; sprinkle with nutmeg. Arrange mushroom caps around meat; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted into meat layer reads 160°-170°. Cut into 1-in. slices.

PORK CHOPS ALLA FIORENTINA

Steps:

• Remove the pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dry the pork chops well on both sides using paper towels and season evenly with 1 teaspoon salt.
• Add the oil to the pan and heat an additional 30 seconds. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook, undisturbed, until deep golden brown and beginning to look cooked around the edges, about 5 minutes. Flip the chops, lower the heat to medium and cook, searing the edges as well, until golden brown and the center reaches 140 to 145 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate to rest and carry-over cook.
• Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter, shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 1 minute. Add the spinach to the pan along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often until wilted. Stir in the mascarpone, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water and bring to a simmer. Stir in any juices from the pork that have accumulated on the plate and cook for 2 minutes longer. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve.