Emerils Shake Em Up Pork Chops Recipes

ROOT BEER GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH BOURBON-MASHED SWEET POTATOES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• To make the glaze, combine the root beer and stock in a medium heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to a thick syrup, about 1 cup, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Season each chop on both sides with 1 teaspoon of the Essence. Grill for 3 minutes. Turn each chop 1/4 turn to make grill marks and cook an additional 2 minutes. Turn and cook on the second side for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a baking sheet. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of the olive oil over each chop. Roast until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 150 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Place the chops on 4 serving plates and drizzle with the glaze. Spoon the Bourbon-Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Caramelized Onions onto the plates, garnish with parsley leaves, and serve.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender and starting to ooze sugary syrup, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on their size. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
• Cut a slit down each potato and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Discard the skins. Add the cream, bourbon, brown sugar, molasses, and salt and beat on high speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Cover to keep warm, or gently reheat before serving.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the heat and serve hot.

SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chops with the Essence.
• Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Add the pork chops, 3 or 4 at a time, and lightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the pork chops and transfer to a platter. Set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the flour and stir constantly until the roux is the color of peanut butter, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions are slightly soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves, chicken stock, and water and bring to a boil. Return the pork chops to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add the smoked sausage and the potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves.
• Remove from the heat. Serve with either steamed white rice or rice pilaf.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking" by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

CHILI MARINATED DOUBLE-CUT PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a food processor with a metal blade, combine the jalapenos, cilantro, onions, garlic, lime juice and vegetable oil. Process until smooth. Season with salt. Season each chop with salt. Place 4 chops in each bag. Pour a quarter of the marinade into each bag of chops. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours. Preheat the grill. Remove the chops from the bags, reserving the marinade. Allow the chops to come to room temperature. Place the chops on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side for medium. Baste often with the reserved marinade. Remove from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

BREAD 'EM AND BAKE 'EM PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
• Place the melba toast in a food processor and pulse to form coarse crumbs, about 3 pulses.
• Transfer the crumbs to a large plastic resealable food storage bag and add the Italian Essence, 2 tablespoons of the Baby Bam, the garlic powder, Parmesan, and vegetable oil. Close the bag and shake to combine.
• In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs and remaining 2 teaspoons of Baby Bam with a fork.
• Using your hands, dip the pork chops 1 at a time into the eggs, then place in the bag, close, and shake to coat on both sides, pressing so that the crumbs adhere.
• Place the chops on the wire rack on the baking sheet.
• Bake until the pork chops are cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the baking sheet from the oven and serve the chops immediately.
• Place all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine, using a wooden spoon. Then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

EMERIL'S BREADED & BAKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the milk, garlic, white wine, red pepper, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir well.
• Add the pork chops and soak at room temperature while assembling the remaining ingredients, at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place a lightly greased wire rack on top of the baking sheet and set aside.
• In a large sealable plastic bag, add the bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, Essence or Italian seasoning, and cheese and shake to combine. Drain the pork chops from the milk mixture, one at a time, and add to the bread crumb mixture.
• Shake to coat thoroughly. (You may need to press the mixture into the chops with your hands.)
• Arrange the pork chops on the baking rack and drizzle with the olive oil.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the breading is crisp and golden.
• **Cook time does not include marinating the chops for 30 minutes in the milk mixture.