Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Pork Florentine Recipe

Inspired by Salute Italian Restaurant
Time50m
Serves2

2 center cut Pork Chops Seasoned and grilled served with Spinach Artichoke Cream over rice.

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Ingredients

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Pork Chops

Spinach Artichoke Cream

Rice

Method

Preparing the Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long grain rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer the Rice

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes.

Cooking the Spinach Artichoke Cream

  1. 3

    Sauté Spinach

    In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Spinach

    Add 2 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 5

    Mix in Artichokes and Cream

    Stir in 1 cup of artichoke hearts, 4 oz of cream cheese, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth and heated through.

  4. 6

    Season the Cream

    Season the mixture with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.

Grilling the Pork Chops

  1. 7

    Season the Pork Chops

    Pat the 2 center cut pork chops dry with paper towels. Rub with 1 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder on both sides.

  2. 8

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C).

  3. 9

    Grill the Pork Chops

    Place the seasoned pork chops on the grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  4. 10

    Rest the Pork Chops

    Remove the pork chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving the Dish

  1. 11

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a portion of rice, topped with the grilled pork chop, and generously spoon the spinach artichoke cream over the top.

  2. 12

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Grilled Pork Florentine!

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