CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS RECIPES

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.
• C'est Si Bon, Cher!

Steps:

• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Add garlic; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until fragrant. Transfer mixture to plate.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to skillet; melt over medium-high heat. Season both sides of pork chops with remaining 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Add to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until browned.
• Add chicken broth and vegetable mixture to skillet. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center (145°F).
• Remove pork to rimmed serving dish; cover to keep warm. Stir whipping cream into vegetable mixture, and cook until heated through; transfer to serving dish with pork chops. Serve warm with rice.