Smothered Nutria Cajun Style Food

SMOTHERED NUTRIA CAJUN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in stockpot until very hot.
• Sprinkle seasoning on meat; stir well.
• Add meat to pot, brown on all sides until golden.
• Cook and stir 10 minutes.
• Add onion, bell pepper and flour, cook and stir 10 minutes.
• Add salt and chicken stock to pot cook and stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of pot to remove all the goodness.
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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.

LOUISIANA DIRTY RICE - CAJUN STYLE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the gizzards, chicken broth, and water to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the gizzards are tender, about 45 minutes. Reserving the broth, remove the gizzards, and when they are cool enough to handle, mince them and set them aside.
• In a Dutch oven or flameproof casserole, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Reserving the fat in the pan, drain the bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside.
• In the bacon fat, saute the gizzards over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the green and red bell peppers, the onion, scallions, carrots, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cook over medium heat until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice and reserved broth. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken livers and saute until firm, about 5 minutes. Let the livers cool slightly, then coarsely chop them. Toss the chicken livers and bacon with the rice. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.