MAQUE CHOUX
This classic Cajun side dish is a sweet, hot, juicy, milky, buttery combination of corn, onions and peppers. It's often cooked in rendered bacon fat and enriched with heavy cream, but this version relies upon only butter and a little water in their place, which allow the ingredients' flavors to sing more clearly. While it is commonly understood that Fat Equals Flavor, there is a point at which too much fat actually masks complexities in flavors and dulls their vibrancy. Try the maque choux this way and see if you notice how bold and lively it tastes. If you miss the smokiness that bacon imparts, try instead a pinch of smoked paprika stirred in at the end.
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield About 1 generous quart
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Working with 1 corn cob at a time, set the ear of corn upright in a medium bowl. Shave the corn from the cob by slicing down the sides using the tip of a sharp chef's knife, holding the knife almost vertical. (This gives you neat tablets of corn that land squarely in the bowl and keeps the kernels from scattering all over the counter.) Using the back of the knife, scrape each cob to release all the nibs and the "milk" of the kernels into the bowl. Repeat with remaining ears of corn, then snap the cobs in half, and add them to the bowl.
- In a large, deep sauté pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat until foaming. Add onion and celery, and season with 1 or 2 pinches of kosher salt. Stir constantly until softened and translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and the bell pepper, poblano and serrano, and stir constantly, adding another pinch of kosher salt, letting the butter melt and the peppers soften and become translucent, about 2 or 3 minutes. You will smell the peppers' sweetness and their mild capsaicin releasing.
- Add the final 3 tablespoons butter and the corn mixture from the bowl, cobs included, and another pinch of kosher salt. Stir constantly to coat with the butter and combine thoroughly.
- When everything starts to hiss and sound hot, but isn't cooking so hard as to take color, add 1/2 cup water and a healthy few grinds of black pepper, and cover the pan for a couple of minutes to steam/shallow braise the mixture.
- Remove the lid, and stir well, noticing the corn releasing its liquid and the kernels softening, and the cobs turning somewhat translucent, if however vague. You will notice a general softening and melding together. Return the lid, and let cook a few more minutes, noticing the water evaporating and the remaining liquid reducing and gaining some "body" and gloss. Discard the corn cobs, but do suck them before tossing - those buttery juices make a nice cook's treat.
- Taste for salt, and serve. It should be sweet, spicy, a bit wet and surprisingly complex, given the few ingredients and their ordinariness. If you want a smoky taste, add a good pinch of smoked paprika.
CAJUN CORN AND BACON MAQUE CHOUX
This is a Cajun recipe I've had forever! I first prepared it when I was in my high school class in Metairie, Louisiana. It's awesome!
Provided by Jodi Hanlon
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn, add milk to bowl. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper, cook until onion is transparent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer. Stir in green onions and bacon. Remove from heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
MAQUE CHOUX - RECIPE
Maque Choux is a classic Cajun recipe of corn and peppers sautéed in bacon grease until softened and spiced with a blend of Cajun seasonings. It's an outstanding Southern side dish.
Provided by Mike Hultquist
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the bacon. Cook the bacon until it becomes nice and crispy, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the corn onion, peppers and Cajun seasonings. Cook until they soften up, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream (or chicken stock). Let it warm for about 2 minutes, stirring a bit, then remove from heat.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 107 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SAUCY BARBECUED PORK CHOP SKILLET
Honey BBQ sauce, onions and green peppers take to the skillet for this sweet and savory take on pork chop night.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chops; cook 5 min. on each side or until evenly browned on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
- Add vegetables to skillet; cook and stir 5 min. Stir in barbecue sauce; bring to boil.
- Return chops to skillet; spoon sauce in skillet over chops. Simmer 4 to 5 min. or until chops are done (145ºF), turning after 3 min. Remove skillet from heat. Let stand 3 min. before serving chops topped with barbecue sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g
MAQUE CHOUX SKILLET CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the bacon to a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat and let the fat render out, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to brown. Toss in the jalapeño, red bell pepper and corn and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt together in a large bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, eggs and melted butter, then the green onions, until combined.
- Pour the batter into the hot skillet and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve with tomato butter.
- Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Set the tomato in the hot pan cut-side down. Cook until the tomato softens and is caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Let the tomato cool slightly, then add to a food processor along with the butter and salt. Pulse until combined. Remove the butter with a rubber spatula to a small bowl.
EASY MAQUE CHOUX
Steps:
- In a large skillet or dutch oven, melt the bacon grease or butter over medium heat. Add the oninon and peppers and cook until they are tender - about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, sitrring frequently, for 1 minute.
- Add the corn, tomatoes, and heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the salt and reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the corn is cooked through and most of the liquid had evaporated. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding Creole seasoning, if desired. Allow to rest about 5 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken before serving.
KICKED UP CORN MAQUE CHOUX
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, Essence, and salt, and cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve hot.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
MAQUE CHOUX AND SKILLET PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Maque Choux and Skillet Pork Chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the Chops: In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, onion powder, pinch sugar, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle pork with spice mixture. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high, tilting skillet to coat bottom lightly and cook pork for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until slightly pink in center. Transfer pork to a serving platter; cover to keep warm.
- For the Maque Choux: To keep the mess down, wipe the skillet clean that the chops were cooked in or you can use different skillet. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, Cajun seasoning and salt; cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes.
- Dish the cooked chops with a serving of maque choux on the side.
CORN MAQUE CHOUX
A delicious, lightened up version of the classic Cajun side dish from Louisiana.
Provided by Marissa Stevens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cast iron or other non-stick, over medium heat until hot. Add bacon; cook and stir until crispy, 2-3 minutes. Add bell peppers, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Add corn; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add butter, black pepper, and cayenne to skillet; stir to combine. Season to taste with kosher salt and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
15 BEST CAJUN SIDES YOU NEED TO TRY
These delicious Cajun side dishes take you on a culinary trip to Louisiana! From cornbread to red beans and rice, these easy recipes pack a punch!
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a Cajun side in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
MAQUE CHOUX
Taste the tradition of southern Louisiana in this Maque Choux recipe. Bacon, peppers, onions, corn and more make this Maque Choux a truly delectable dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
- Add red peppers and yellow onions to reserved drippings in skillet; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in corn, garlic and bacon; cook 3 min., stirring frequently.
- Stir in half-and-half, hot pepper sauce and black pepper; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 5 g
YUMMY SKILLET PORK CHOPS
Make and share this Yummy skillet pork chops recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mudpupsall
Categories Pork
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the chops in oil until no pink remains.
- Remove from skillet.
- Combine soup, sugar, vinegar, and garlic in skillet.
- Cook over high heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
- Place the chops back into skillet, turning to coat and heat through.
- Serve over rice.
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