Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. Add the spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and the Italian seasoning. Stir and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove to a medium-size bowl; cool completely. When cool, add the capocollo, cheese and egg. Stir gently to combine.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
3. Place the pork chops on a cutting board. Cut a slit horizontally to the bone so the chop can be opened like a book. Stuff each with 1/4 of the stuffing. Secure with toothpicks.
4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet. Add the chops; cook until browned, flip and cook the other side until browned. Remove from skillet and place in a single layer in a baking dish just large enough to hold them. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 155°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove chops to a platter, cover with foil and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
5. NOTE: These chops can be prepared through stuffing them then wrapped in freezer paper and frozen up to 1 month (do not secure with toothpicks). To cook and serve, thaw in refrigerator overnight, then proceed per instructions below.