Cajun Smothered Pork Chops Food

CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. Push onion to one side of skillet. Add pork to other side of skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until browned.
• Add tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
• Tip: For a less spicy dish, use plain diced tomatoes instead of the diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers.

CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skllet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. Push onion to one side of skillet.
• Add pork to other side of skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until browned. Add tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook 4 to 8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.

CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 5 quart cast iron dutch oven on medium high.
• Season pork chops with Cajun seasoning.
• Place in skillet and brown well on both sides over medium - medium high heat.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add onion, green and red bell peppers, and celery. Cook until onions are soft and transparent, stirring frequently as not to burn.
• Return pork chops to pot.
• Add just enough water to cover the meat. Add garlic and Worcestershire. Stir well.
• If your gravy isn't dark, add a tablespoon of kitchen bouquet and stir.
• Cover pot almost all of the way. Simmer until meat is tender.
• Uncover. Add mushroom and green onions and parsley.
• Adjust seasoning by tasting gravy. Simmer 5 minutes longer.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.
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CAJUN-STYLE SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Combine 3 tablespoons of flour and the Cajun seasoning . Coat the pork chops thoroughly with the seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot, add the pork chops to the skillet. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned.
• Remove the chops to a plate and add the butter to the skillet. Add onion, green pepper, and celery and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
• Add the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Add the pork chops , cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pork is tender. Expert Tip: If you are using pork shoulder chops, add 15 to 25 minutes to the braising time.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle the pork chops all over with salt and the Cajun seasoning. Pour the flour into a shallow bowl. Dredge the chops in the flour, turning to coat, and tap off any excess. Reserve the remaining flour. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chops; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add the butter, onion, thyme and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour to the skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes. Add the buttermilk and return the chops to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the sauce is thickened and the chops are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with biscuits.

CAJUN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine paprika, cumin, salt, sage, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne in a bowl. Coat chops with seasoning mixture on both sides, pressing into the meat.
• Heat butter and oil over high heat in a large skillet until very hot. Place chops in skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook 7-8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time.

CAJUN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place flour, paprika, sage, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large, resealable plastic bag. Place pork chops in the bag, seal, and shake to coat chops.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat for about 1 minute. Arrange chops in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until pork chops are dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.