Emerils Delicious Smothered Pork Chops |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I usually make a half-batch. The kids love it. This has become a family favorite. I got this recipe from , originally by Emeril Lagasse. Ingredients:
8 thinly cut (about 1/2-inch thick) bone-in pork chops (about 3 pounds total) |
2 teaspoons emeril’s original essence, (recipe follows if you don’t have any) |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
4 cups thinly sliced onions |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon chopped garlic |
4 bay leaves |
31/2 cups chicken stock |
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (i substituted vegetable broth) |
1 pound smoked sausage or andouille, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices |
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
steamed white rice or rice pilaf, for serving |
Directions:
1. Season both sides of the chops with the Essence (I season them liberally).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Emeril’s Original Essence:
6. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
7. 2 tablespoons salt
8. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
9. 1 tablespoon black pepper
10. 1 tablespoon onion powder
11. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
12. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
13. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
14. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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