Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced rosemary
  • Four 5-ounce boneless pork chops (1-inch thick), butterflied
  • 8 large sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
  • Add the onion, scallions and garlic and cook over moderately high heat until just softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until tender and golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl and add the parsley, thyme and rosemary; let cool slightly.
  • On a work surface, open the butterflied pork chops and season the inside with salt and pepper.
  • Place a sage leaf on each side of each chop.
  • Stuff with the mushroom mixture and close.
  • Using four 8-inch lengths of kitchen string, tie up each pork chop across the middle.
  • Wipe out the skillet.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until shimmering.
  • Season the chops with salt and pepper; cook over high heat, turning once, until browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover the skillet and bake the chops until cooked through, about 6 minutes.
  • Transfer the chops to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  • Return the skillet to high heat and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
  • Untie the chops and transfer them to plates.
  • Spoon the sauce on top and serve.