Bayou Pork Chops Recipes

BAYOU PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.
• Cook pork chops until browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet.
• Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to skillet; saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes and chilies; heat to bloiling.
• Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
• Add pork chops; simmer covered until pork chops are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir in parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve over rice.

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.

CHESAPEAKE BAY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Whisk together the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, seafood seasoning, minced garlic, basil, lime juice, and black pepper in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, flipping periodically.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the pork chops from the bags. Discard excess marinade.
• Grill until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

PAN ROASTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and Essence. Add pork chops to skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side. Place skillet in oven for 10 minutes or until pork chops are cooked to 150 degrees F. Serve with sauteed cabbage.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.
• Heat oil in large skillet. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered. Add shallots and cabbage and cook until wilted. Add the sherry and heat through.

SIMPLE FABULOUS PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Completely coat pork chops w/ old bay seasoning and paprika. Sprinkle with garlic powder and a little salt & pepper.
• Start by covering & saute in skillet w/ extra virgin olive oil until browned or cooked through, turning occasionally. Can uncover part way through.
• Variation: Instead of salt, you can use Mexican Adobo and Sazon seasoning. Wonderful!

SLOW-COOKER PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup flour, mustard, garlic pepper and seasoned salt. Add pork chops, one at a time, and dredge to coat. In a large skillet, brown chops in oil on both sides. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour broth over chops. Cook, covered, on low for 2-3 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove pork to a serving plate and keep warm. Whisk remaining flour into cooking juices until smooth; cook, covered, on high until gravy is thickened.