Stuffed Pork Chops with Smoked Gouda and Bacon

1.Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat or preheat skillet on the stove top to medium heat if cooking inside.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, bacon, parsley, and black pepper.
3.Lay the pork chop flat on a cutting board. With a sharp knife held parallel to the board, cut a pocket into the pork, going all the way to the bone, but leaving the sides intact. If using a boneless pork chop, cut a pocket, stopping 1/4 inch away from the opposite edge of the pork. Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, and close with a wooden toothpick. Brush the meat lightly with oil, season with salt and more black pepper if desired.
4.If grilling, lightly brush the grill with oil. Grill over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until pork is done. If cooking inside on a skillet, cooking times and instructions are about the same as outdoor grilling times.