Shiitake Macadamia Nut Stuffed Pork Chops Recipes

PORK CHOPS WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mustards, 1/2 cup of oil and sherry vinegar until thoroughly blended. Set aside.
• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon remaining oil. Meanwhile, season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside to absorb the seasoning for a few minutes.
• When the oil begins to smoke, add the shiitake mushrooms to the pan, brown side down, in a single layer. Cook, undisturbed, for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat until the caps are seared all over. Using kitchen tongs, turn mushrooms on their other side and cook for a few more minutes until golden. Transfer mushrooms to a plate and set aside. Wipe skillet of any excess oil with a wad of paper towels and set over medium heat once again.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. When it begins to smoke, add the pork chops in a single layer (you may have to do this in two batches). Cook the pork chops over high heat until the first side is browned, 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. Flip over the pork chops and place the skillet in the center of the oven. Cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes or until done to taste. Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the pork chops to rest, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Arrange the pork chops on a serving platter. Top with mustard vinaigrette and mushrooms. Serve immediately.

STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water and porcini mushrooms to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand 20-30 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Using a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms; finely chop and set aside. Strain soaking liquid through a fine mesh strainer, reserving 2/3 cup., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon. Remove drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Saute 4 cups shiitake mushrooms in reserved drippings until tender., Add rosemary, sage, porcini mushrooms and 1/3 cup mushroom soaking liquid; cook 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons parsley and sausage., Preheat oven to 350°. Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open so meat lies flat. Cover with plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-in. to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap., Spoon half of the stuffing down center of each tenderloin. Close roasts; tie several times with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks. Sprinkle each roast with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into center of stuffing reads 165° and thermometer inserted in pork reads at least 145°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute remaining shiitake mushrooms in butter until tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually add broth and remaining 1/3 cup mushroom soaking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with pork.

FRUIT AND MACADAMIA STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine Philly, fruit and nuts in a box making sure to mix well. Season mix with salt and pepper.
• Make a cut lengthways down the centre of each pork loin 3/4 of the way through.
• Pound meat with a meat mallet until it is about the same thickness.
• Place spinach leaves all over the inside of the pork, then spoon the philly mix down the centre of each pork fillet.
• Fold pork up to encase filling and secure with toothpicks.
• Heat the oil in a large fry pan and sear meat on all side until browned.
• Transfer meat to a baking dish and bake in a moderate oven 180 degrees c for 20-30 Min's or until cooked as desired.
• I found that I had to cook mine as it was a larger loin for 40 min's but having said that my oven is not the hottest.
• Remove fillets from baking dish, wrap in foil to keep warm and rest for 10 min's. Combine pork juices, port, water and stock in baking dish and bring to the boil, stirring to loosen all pan juices.
• Add sugar stir to dissolve, add cornflour and cook for 2-3 min's or until sauce has thickened slightly.
• Slice pork and serve drizzled with port sauce.

BAKED SHIITAKE STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS

Steps:

• Mix the goat cheese with garlic, fines herbes, and ground pepper.
• Remove stems from the mushrooms and stuff caps with cheese and place on a baking pan.
• Brush with melted butter and place in a 400°F oven for approximately 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.