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Italian Pork Pita Pockets

Source of Recipe


Gemma's Homestyle Italian Cooking






List of Ingredients



• 8 thin boneless pork chops
  
• 2 bell peppers, cut into 8 lengthwise strips
  
• 2 portobello mushrooms, cut into 8 slices
  
• 1 large red onion, cut into 8 wedges
  
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  
• 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  
• 1 tsp fennel seed
  
• 8 pita pocket bread halves
  
• 4 slices (1 oz. each) mozzarella cheese, cut in half
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to broil. Coat a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
   
   
2. Arrange pork chops and vegetables in a single layer on baking pan. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed. Thoroughly brush mixture on both sides of pork.
   
   
3. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for about 6 to 10 minutes, or until pork is browned and vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from oven; divide pork and vegetables among pita pocket breads. Add 1 slice of cheese to each sandwich.
   
   Makes 8 sandwiches.