Best 7 Cajun Pork Chops And Rice Recipes

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**Savor the bold flavors of Louisiana with our tantalizing Cajun pork chops and rice, a culinary journey that promises an explosion of taste in every bite.**

**Indulge in the delectable Cajun Pork Chops, where succulent pork chops are generously seasoned with a fiery blend of Cajun spices, then seared to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior.

Complementing the pork chops is a hearty and flavorful Rice Pilaf, cooked to fluffy perfection with aromatic long-grain rice, savory vegetables, and a hint of Creole seasoning.

For a side dish that packs a punch, try the Spicy Black-Eyed Peas, a classic Southern dish featuring tender black-eyed peas simmered in a lip-smacking sauce made with bacon, bell peppers, and a touch of cayenne pepper.

And to complete your Cajun feast, whip up a batch of the refreshing Cucumber Salad, a crisp and tangy salad made with fresh cucumbers, red onions, and a simple vinaigrette dressing.**

Let's cook with our recipes!

CAJUN PORK AND RICE



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I created this recipe upon returning home from traveling. With little food in the house, I used what was there. My husband loves this dish because it's tasty, and I love it because it's easy. -Allison Gapinski, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small carrot, julienned
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN PORK CHOPS



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My family loves these spicy, fried pork chops. Quick and easy to make! I've used bone-in pork steaks instead, and just increased cooking time per side a couple of minutes

Provided by TREASUREMOM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 (1/2 inch thick) boneless pork chops
2 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place flour, paprika, sage, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large, resealable plastic bag. Place pork chops in the bag, seal, and shake to coat chops.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat for about 1 minute. Arrange chops in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until pork chops are dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 24.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CAJUN PORK CHOPS AND RICE



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Make and share this Cajun Pork Chops And Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork chops
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
cajun seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup rice
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Brown the pork chops, onion, bell pepper, and garlic together in small amount of oil in heavy skillet.
  • When chops are browned and vegetables are tender, place in a casserole dish with Cajun seasoning, rice, broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Bake covered about 20 minutes or until rice is done and chops are tender.

CAJUN PORK



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Tina Gantner of Matthews, Missouri writes, "It took me a few tries to perfect this recipe, but now it's a favorite in our household. More Cajun seasoning can be added, but it tends to make the dish too hot for children. Chicken breast can be substituted for the pork tenderloin and rice can be used instead of the noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/3 cup butter, cubed
12 ounces uncooked fine egg noodles
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 large tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the pork, Cajun seasoning, garlic and Italian seasoning in butter for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions., Stir broth and Worcestershire sauce into pork mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain noodles. Use a slotted spoon to serve pork mixture over noodles; drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts :

CAJUN PORK CHOPS



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This is a recipe I am transferring here from an old handwritten recipe card. I have no idea where it came from, but I have made it many times over the years and we really like it. (There are several recipes for Cajun pork chops here, but the dry rub mixture in this recipe has different ingredients.)

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Pork

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
4 boneless center cut pork chops, 1/2-inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons oil

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.

PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN PORK AND RICE



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I created this recipe after returning home from a trip and finding little food in the house. I used ingredients already available in the refrigerator and pantry. My husband loves this pork dish because it's tasty, and I love it because it's easy. -Allison Gapinski, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin chops
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small carrot, julienned
1 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. Add green pepper; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove pepper and set aside. Press cancel., Mix cumin and chili powder; sprinkle pork chops with 2 teaspoons spice mixture. Place pork in pressure cooker. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, hot sauce, salt and remaining spice mixture; pour over pork. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. , Stir in chicken broth, breaking up pork into pieces. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat; bring to a boil. Add rice. Cook until rice is tender, 5 minutes longer. Serve with sauteed green pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN PORK CHOPS



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This is a family favorite we make over and over again. Although it's extremely flavorful, it is quite lean

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 lean pork chops
cajun seasoning
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, mashed
1 package beef gravy, prepared per directions (or 1 - 1 1/2 cups home made or bottled brown gravy)
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chops liberally with Cajun seasoning.
  • Spray pan with vegetable oil, or use a small amount of oil.
  • Brown the chops on both sides.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, pepper, celery and garlic to the pan and saute until tender.
  • Add the pork chops back to the pan with the vegetables, add the brown gravy.
  • Simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • To get the best flavor, choose thick-cut pork chops that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • Make sure to season the pork chops generously with Cajun seasoning before cooking.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large nonstick skillet instead.
  • Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking the pork chops. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Once the pork chops are cooked, remove them from the skillet and set them aside. Keep them warm while you make the rice.
  • Use a long-grain rice for this recipe, such as basmati or jasmine rice.
  • Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking it.
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the chopped green onions.
  • Serve the pork chops and rice together, topped with the flavorful Cajun sauce.

Conclusion:

This Cajun pork chops and rice recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork chops are juicy and flavorful, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. The combination of the two makes for a satisfying and delicious meal. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork chops, then this recipe is definitely worth trying. It is sure to become a family favorite.

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