Cajunstylepork Recipes

CAJUN PORK LOIN ROAST IN A CROCK POT

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and slice them into 1/4" rounds. Place them in the bottom of your crock pot.
• Finely chop the remainder of the vegetables. In a large skillet, saute the vegetables in butter until tender.
• Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in pepper sauce and all seasonings but the bay leaves.
• Cut deep slits in roast and place in crock pot on top of the potatoes slit side up.
• Spoon vegetable mixture into slits and over the top of the roast. Add bay leaves to the crock pot.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the pork is tender.
• Transfer roast to a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place them around the roast on the platter. Cover platter with foil to keep the roast and potatoes warm.
• If bay leaves are still in the crock pot, remove them. Pour juices into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes until liquid has thickened.
• Serve gravy with roast and potatoes.

CAJUN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BRAISED GREENS

Steps:

• For the greens: Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper flakes and tomato, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kale and 1 1/2 cups broth, cover, cook until wilted, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the Cajun spice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and salt to make paste. Rub the pork with spice paste. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the remaining olive oil and sear the pork, turning until all sides are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes total. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat registers 150 degrees F, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest on a cutting board. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Reduce a little and swirl in 2 tablespoons butter. Thinly slice the pork, divide among 4 plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and serve with the greens and dinner rolls or biscuits.
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CAJUN PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine all seasonings and rub well over all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in 350 oven for about an hour until internal temp is 155 to 160 degrees F.
• Remove from oven, and let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

PARMESAN-CRUSTED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Whisk egg in a shallow bowl.
• Mix Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning together on a plate.
• Dip each pork chop into egg. Press into Parmesan mixture until coated on both sides. Place in the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 35 to 40 minutes.

CAJUN PORK AND RICE

Steps:

• Mix cumin and chili powder; sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoon spice mixture. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, hot sauce, salt and remaining spice mixture; pour over chops. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 4-5 hours., Stir in rice and chicken broth, breaking up pork into pieces. Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender, 12-15 minutes longer. , In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Serve on top of pork mixture.

CAJUN GARLIC PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a small bowl mix the oregano, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin and red pepper together; rub evenly over roast.
• Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer register 155-160ºF.
• Let stand 10 minute before slicing.

GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK

Steps:

• Finely chop vegetables. In a large skillet, saute vegetables in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in seasonings and pepper sauce., Cut several slits in roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Spoon onion mixture between slits and over the top of meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until pork is tender., Transfer roast to a serving platter; keep warm. Strain cooking juices and pour into a small saucepan. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.

CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
• Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

SMOKED SWEET CAJUN PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Rinse pork loin under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning liberally over meat; rubbing into surface.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour; place in smoker and cook for 30 minutes.
• Mix together the syrup and hot sauce; baste meat frequently for the next 90 minutes or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160 degrees for medium or 170 degrees for well done.
• To prepare on a grill: Prepare meat as above, place water soaked wood chips in a smoker box and place into hot coals.
• Put the meat on rack over hot coals; cook, turning and basting every 15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on a quick read meat thermometer.
• Allow meat to rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.