Creole Stew With Pork Food

COMFY ESSENTIALS: THE BEST SPICY CREOLE PORK STEW

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. To make this recipe, you will need a small saucepan (for the stock), and a good pot, like a Dutch oven (for the stew).
• 3. I have several ways to use the base. For this recipe I am using cubed pork tenderloin. However, it works great with chicken, beef, and is amazing with seafood. If you are using seafood (shrimp, scallops, cod, etc.), then toss in some cubed taters and turn it into a spicy red chowder.
• 4. Homemade Worcestershire Looking for a good Worcestershire without anchovies? It is easy/peasy to make... So yummy. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/diy-essentials-homemade-worcestershire-sauce.html?r=1
• 5. Can This Stew Be Frozen? Absolutely. Just place it into good single-serving containers, and it will last 4 - 6 months. Then, when you get the yearning for more, let the frozen stew sit on the counter for about an hour, and warm it up in a saucepan over low heat. I suppose you could always nuke it in the microwave. I would use low power for 2 minutes at a time until it is nice and warm.
• 6. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 7. STAGE 1 - THE PORK AND STOCK
• 8. Place the beer, chicken stock and bay leaves into a saucepan, then bring it up to a simmer.
• 9. While the pot is coming up to the simmer, cube the pork into bite-size pieces.
• 10. Add the cubed pork and simmer until tender, about an hour or so.
• 11. Remove the meat from the stock and reserve; discard the bay leaves. Keep the stock warm by placing the saucepan over low heat.
• 12. STAGE 2 - THE ROUX
• 13. Add the butter to a pot, large enough to hold all the ingredients. Set heat to medium low and wait until the butter melts, and the foaming subsides. Add the flour and start whisking.
• 14. Continue to whisk until it begins to brown, about 8 - 10 minutes. We are making a brown roux.
• 15. When the roux begins to smell nutty, it is ready. Do not let it burn.
• 16. Whisk in the stock, abouty a quarter cup at a time, until you have a base the consistency of a good English gravy.
• 17. Something like this.
• 18. You might need a bit more, or a bit less stock. We are looking for a certain consistency, not a precise amount of stock.
• 19. STAGE 3 - THE VEGGIES (AND PORK)
• 20. Add the bell pepper, chopped celery, onions, minced garlic, and reserved pork. You will notice that in addition to cubed pork, I added slices of homemade beef sausage.
• 21. Gently simmer for about 10 - 12 minutes.
• 22. STAGE 4 - THE TOMATOES AND SPICES
• 23. Add the crushed tomatoes, the dry spices, and Worcestershire, then thin the base down with a bit more stock.
• 24. The normal consistency would be halfway between a gravy and water. However, make it anyway you wish. For example, you could leave it thick and ladle it over some steamed rice. Or, you add enough stock to make it more of a soup. You choose.
• 25. Continue to simmer for an additional 3 - 4 minutes.
• 26. STAGE 5 - FINISHING TOUCHES
• 27. Add the sherry, then simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
• 28. Finish it off with a some freshly squeezed lemon juice, and maybe a bit more salt or pepper, to taste.
• 29. PLATE/PRESENT
• 30. Serve while nice and warm with a fresh loaf of crusty bread, and maybe ladled over some steamed white rice. Enjoy.
• 31. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

CREOLE PORK STEW

Steps:

• Season cubed pork to taste.
• Heat olive oil in large heavy dutch oven over medium heat.
• When oil is hot add half of the cubed pork and brown well.
• Remove and brown the other half then set aside.
• Add sausage to brown lightly then set aside with pork.
• Add chopped onions, celery and bell pepper to dutch oven and saute until soft scraping browned bits off the bottom, about 30 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• In a large heavy stock pot heat 1/2 cup oil until hot.
• Add flour, stirring quickly.
• Stir roux over medium high heat until it turns a dark-reddish brown color (almost the color of milk chocolate - about 25 minutes).
• Add chicken broth/vegetable mixture to roux to stop the browning process (be careful as it will splatter).
• Add minced garlic, oregano, sage, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and the remaining seasonings to taste.
• Stir until the broth is incorporated into the roux.
• Cover, lower heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
• Add reserved pork and sausage and return to a simmer.
• Simmer covered for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.

CREOLE-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine all of the seasonings; set aside 1/2 teaspoon. In a saucepan over low heat, saute green pepper, onion and remaining seasoning mixture in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in mushrooms and half the tomato paste. Spread mixture over the roast; place in shallow baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Place roast on a serving platter; keep warm. , Transfer all but 2 tablespoons drippings to a measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1-1/2 cups; set aside. Stir flour into drippings in pan. Gradually blend the 1-1/2 cups of liquid into flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Add reserved seasoning mixture and remaining tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve with the roast.

CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over both sides of pork. , In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREOLE STEAKS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in , 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, cayenne and pepper., Add tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. In another large skillet, cook steaks in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

CREOLE PORK AND VEAL STEW

Steps:

• Season veal and pork with salt, pepper, and cayenne.
• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
• When oil is hot, stir flour in gradually.
• Lower heat.
• It is very important that you keep stirring constantly.
• After all of the flour has been combined with the oil, turn the heat down very low and cook until golden brown, still stirring constantly.
• Add seasoned meat to the roux and simmer, uncovered over medium heat, turning occasionally until browned on all sides (15 minutes).
• Add celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and green pepper, and sauté until onion is wilted (5 minutes).
• Add tomato juice and water, and mix well.
• Let cook overlow heat until meat is tender (30 minutes).
• Serve over rice.