Creamy Smothered Cajun Pork Chops Recipes

CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a 5 quart cast iron dutch oven on medium high.
• Season pork chops with Cajun seasoning.
• Place in skillet and brown well on both sides over medium - medium high heat.
• Remove from pan and set aside.
• Add onion, green and red bell peppers, and celery. Cook until onions are soft and transparent, stirring frequently as not to burn.
• Return pork chops to pot.
• Add just enough water to cover the meat. Add garlic and Worcestershire. Stir well.
• If your gravy isn't dark, add a tablespoon of kitchen bouquet and stir.
• Cover pot almost all of the way. Simmer until meat is tender.
• Uncover. Add mushroom and green onions and parsley.
• Adjust seasoning by tasting gravy. Simmer 5 minutes longer.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.
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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.