Pork Saltimbocca with Polenta

Health score
19%
Pork Saltimbocca with Polenta
45 min.
6
432kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that impresses with its rich flavors and delightful textures, look no further than Pork Saltimbocca with Polenta. This Italian classic combines tender pork chops filled with savory prosciutto and aromatic sage, all finished with a luscious wine reduction sauce. The captivating aroma that fills your kitchen while this dish cooks will make your mouth water in anticipation.

Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe not only delivers on taste but also offers a satisfying balance of nutrients. Paired with creamy, instant polenta, it rounds out the meal beautifully, providing comfort without overwhelming richness. While crafting this dish takes just 45 minutes, the vivid flavors and elegant presentation are sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Whether you're an experienced cook or a kitchen novice, this Pork Saltimbocca is approachable and rewarding to make. Each bite brings a delightful crunch from the well-seasoned exterior, followed by the delectably tender meat and a burst of flavor from the sage and prosciutto. Dive into this culinary adventure, and let the essence of Italian cooking inspire your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
  • cup less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 ounces fontina shredded
  • tablespoon sage fresh thinly sliced
  • large sage leaves fresh
  • cups milk 2% reduced-fat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cup polenta instant
  • 24 ounce center-cut loin pork chops boneless trimmed
  • ounces pancetta very thin
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. To prepare pork, place each chop between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Arrange 1 prosciutto slice over each chop; top with 1 sage leaf and about 1 tablespoon cheese. Fold chops in half to sandwich filling, and secure with wooden picks.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of chops with pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  3. Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge stuffed chops in flour.
  4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chops; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done.
  6. Remove from pan; cover and keep warm.
  7. Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 minutes).
  8. Add 1 cup broth; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 5 minutes). Stir in 1 tablespoon sage. Reduce heat to medium. Return chops to pan; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, turning once.
  9. To prepare polenta, bring milk and 1 can broth to a boil. Gradually stir in polenta and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 2 minutes.
  10. Serve polenta immediately with chops and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories432kcal
Protein32.51%
Fat40.22%
Carbs27.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.83
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
23.32434773186%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:432.4kcal
21.62%
Fat:18.29g
28.14%
Saturated Fat:6.78g
42.39%
Carbohydrates:27.9g
9.3%
Net Carbohydrates:27.32g
9.93%
Sugar:4.62g
5.13%
Cholesterol:96.73mg
32.24%
Sodium:879.62mg
38.24%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.71%
100%
Protein:33.26g
66.52%
Copper:3.27mg
163.68%
Selenium:50.09µg
71.56%
Vitamin B1:0.88mg
58.68%
Vitamin B3:10.59mg
52.95%
Vitamin B6:0.95mg
47.45%
Phosphorus:404.38mg
40.44%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.1%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.2%
Potassium:646.35mg
18.47%
Zinc:2.69mg
17.91%
Calcium:156.02mg
15.6%
Vitamin B5:1.46mg
14.62%
Magnesium:52.93mg
13.23%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.79%
Iron:1.36mg
7.54%
Vitamin A:210.15IU
4.2%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.79%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.56%
Folate:11.51µg
2.88%
Fiber:0.59g
2.35%
Vitamin K:2.05µg
1.95%
Source:My Recipes