Creole Chops Recipes

CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over both sides of pork. , In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large, deep, heavy skillet with a lid, over moderately high heat, heat the oil and brown the pork chops for 3 minutes on each side.
• Remove the chops as they brown, and keep warm in a 180 degree oven.
• Reserve 3 tbls.
• of the pan drippings, and pour off the excess.
• Over moderate heat, with the pan drippings saute the onion, green pepper, celery and garlic, stirring for 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, sugar, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper, and stir.
• Reduce to moderately low heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Return the chops to the skillet and cook covered for 30 minutes more, turning chops once.
• Transfer the chops to a large, deep, heated platter, pour the sauce over the chops, sprinkle with pasrley and serve.

PORK CHOPS CREOLE

Steps:

• Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops, one at a time, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops, over medium-high heat, on both sides in oil. Remove chops and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute onion, green pepper, celery and garlic until vegetables are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, sugar, thyme, pepper and hot pepper sauce., Return pork chops to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve sauce with pork chops; sprinkle with parsley.

ONE-SKILLET CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil on both sides in batches. Set aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onions, green pepper and yellow pepper until tender., Return pork chops to the skillet. Combine the soup, water, Creole seasoning, pepper and salt; pour over chops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-14 minutes or until meat is tender., Serve immediately with rice if desired, or cool before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen pork chops: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.

CREOLE LAMB CHOPS WITH PORT WINE DEMI

Steps:

• Preparation for Creole Lamb Chops with port Wine Demi:
• In a saucepan, over medium heat, sweat the garlic with the butter, and then add the port wine. Reduce by 1/4. Once the wine has reduced, stir in 4 cups of the veal stock and the 3-pepper blend. Reduce again by 1/4. Once the reduction is finished, strain through a fine mesh strainer and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large container, combine the jerk seasoning with the balsamic vinegar and immerse the lamb. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
• Remove the lamb from the marinade, and blacken in a dry, white, hot cast iron skillet. Once the lamb has blackened on all sides, rest and allow to cool completely.
• With a sharp chef's knife remove the fat cap from he blackened lamb and cut the rack into 4 equal portions.
• Place the lamb portions into a saute pan with the remaining veal stock and roast in the oven for 8 to 12 minutes depending on desired doneness. Reheat port wine demi and serve with potato puree and seasonal vegetables, if desired.

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.

PORK CHOPS CREOLE

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, brown chops over medium heat.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper on chops.
• Top each with 2 -3 onion slices, 1 green pepper ring, 1 tablespoon rice and 1/4 cup tomatoes.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer until done, about 45 minutes. Add a small amount of water if necessary.

MARLO THOMAS'S CREOLE LAMB CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle a heavy frying pan with salt; brown the chops on both sides and put them in a casserole.
• Wipe out the skillet with a paper napkin or towel; put in the oil and heat.
• Add the onions and green pepper.
• Brown lightly; then add tomatoes and seasonings.
• Stir the mixture well; simmer for a few minutes and then pour it over the lamb chops.
• Bake tightly covered for an hour in a preheated 350F oven.

CREOLE CHOPS

Steps:

• Coat chops with flour; brown in oil.
• Remove and keep warm.
• In drippings, saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic.
• Stir in tomatoes, and spices.
• Return chops to pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over both sides of pork.
• In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium heat. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

CREOLE PORK CHOPS & CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco in large skillet on medium heat. Add 4 chops. Brown both sides. Repeat with remaining chops. Remove from skillet. Set aside. Add remaining 2 T Butter Flavor Crisco, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir until tender. Remove from heat.
• Combine cornbread, egg and half of onion mixture in medium bowl. Set aside.
• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, cayenne and bay leaf to remaining mixture in skillet. Simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf.
• Place 4 pork chops in 3 qt casserole. Spread cornbread mixture over chops. Arrange remaining chops on top. Pour sauce over chops. Cover.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes, or until chops are tender.