Cajun Pork Chops With Kale Recipes

CAJUN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine paprika, cumin, salt, sage, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne in a bowl. Coat chops with seasoning mixture on both sides, pressing into the meat.
• Heat butter and oil over high heat in a large skillet until very hot. Place chops in skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook 7-8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time.

EASY BAKED CAJUN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Arrange chops in baking dish.
• Sprinkle spice blend evenly over meat.
• Drizzle with butter.
• Combine remaining ingredients and spoon evenly over meat.
• Cover with foil and bake approximately 15 minutes or until almost done.
• Bake uncovered for another 10 minutes or until done.

KALE-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes longer. Mix in the kale, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 teaspoons of caraway seeds, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chicken broth, cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the pork chops on both sides with the remaining garlic, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the pork chops and sear until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Place the pork chops on top of the kale mixture. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Divide the pork chops among 4 plates and spoon the kale mixture over them. Serve immediately.