Cast Iron Pork Cacciatore Recipes

PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork cubes with salt and pepper.
• In a large heavy frypan (cast iron) heat olive oil.
• Add pork and brown on all sides.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add to the pan, onion, garlic, celery and carrot.
• Cook, stirring until onions are soft about 5 minutes.
• Add pork and remaining ingredients, stir well, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

CAST IRON SKILLET PORK CHOPS WITH DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Blot pork chops on each side with a paper towel to absorb any moisture. Score the fat along the side on each chop so they don't curl. Season both sides of each chop with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops in the hot skillet until a nice crust is formed, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• While pork chops are baking, pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of wine and bring to a boil. Let wine reduce by half, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in remaining wine and chicken broth. Bring back to a boil and reduce by half.
• Pour in cream; bring back to a boil and cook until reduced and thickened. To test for thickness, remove a spoonful of sauce and run a finger through it. If a clear path is left, the sauce is ready. Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter and Dijon mustard. Stir in parsley.
• Remove chops from the oven, top with sauce, and serve.

CAST-IRON PORK CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle pork chops evenly with 1 teaspoon of the salt and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Melt butter in a large (well- seasoned) cast-iron skillet over high. Add pork to skillet and sear until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145°F, about 10 minutes. Let pork rest 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and carrot to skillet. Spread in an even layer and cook over high, without stirring, until vegetables begin to brown, about 2 minutes. Stir and cook until browned, about 2 minutes more. Add tomato paste, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and break apart using a wooden spoon. Add stock, rosemary and bay leaf to skillet; bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to medium; add olives and cook until liquid is reduced slightly and sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary sprig and bay leaf. Serve pork and sauce over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.