Stuffed pork with leek and butternut squash

1 month ago 12th Nov 09:22

Serves 1
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients
1 pork chop
2 tsp butternut squash, finely chopped
3 tsp leeks, finely chopped
3 tsp olive oil
2 tsp breadcrumbs
salt and freshly ground black pepper
griddled butternut squash, to serve (optional)

Method
1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Cut a pocket lengthways along the pork chop and set aside.

2. To make the stuffing, gently sauté the butternut squash and leeks in two teaspoons of the olive oil until soft. Add the breadcrumbs and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. Push the stuffing inside the pocket in the pork chop and seal with a toothpick.

4. Heat the remaining teaspoon of olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan and fry the stuffed pork chop for 1-2 minutes on each side. Transfer to the oven for four minutes or until cooked through.

5. Serve with griddled butternut squash, if you like.