Feast your taste buds on the tantalizing Cajun Pork Loin Roast, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends zesty Cajun flavors with the tender succulence of pork loin, all orchestrated in the convenience of your crock pot. This exceptional dish promises an explosion of authentic Cajun spices, including paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, which dance harmoniously on the pork loin's surface, infusing it with a captivating reddish-brown hue. As the pork loin simmers in its flavorful broth, it absorbs the essence of the Cajun trinity – celery, bell peppers, and onions – resulting in a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. The recipe includes two variations: the first embraces the classic slow-cooking method, allowing the pork to bask in its aromatic bath for 8 to 10 hours, while the second version caters to those with time constraints, offering a pressure cooker alternative that delivers tender and juicy pork in just 90 minutes. Both methods guarantee a mouthwatering experience that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of New Orleans.
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GRANDMA EDNA'S CAJUN PORK
My grandma used to make this for our family on special occasions. We love to carry on the delicious tradition. -Tonya Cline, Greenville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h35m
Yield 12 servings (2-1/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CAJUN ROASTED PORK LOIN
This wonderful roast creates an incredible sauce for drizzling over the meat. If you like it spicier add more cayenne.
Provided by Patti Terranova
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 2h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cayenne, oregano, pepper, thyme, mustard, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Use a paring knife to make several small incisions in the fat side of the meat. Stuff the slits with the spice mix, and rub the remaining mix over the surface of the meat. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat. Put the roast in the pan, and surround with the carrots, red pepper, celery, and onion. Lightly salt and pepper the vegetables. Place roasting pan in preheated oven, and cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F, and cook for an additional 15 minutes to brown the meat. Cook until meat is 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove roast from pan, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- Place the roasting pan, with the pan juices, over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the hot drippings, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and cook, whisking occasionally, for 6 minutes. Strain sauce, and serve with the sliced pork roast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 177.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CAJUN PORK LOIN ROAST IN A CROCK POT
Make and share this Cajun Pork Loin Roast in a Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate
Categories Pork
Time 6h35m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
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 ROAST
My husband and I just love New Orleans-style foods, so any time I come across a Cajun recipe. I just have to try it. This is one of our favorite ways to prepare pork.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h35m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place roast in a shallow baking pan; cut 8-10 small slits in roast. Combine remaining ingredients; press into slits and over top of roast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Cover and bake 1-3/4 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.
CAJUN POT ROAST FOR THE CROCK POT
For a truly Cajun meal, serve this with cooked okra, but I'm not quite that Cajun so we just have this with green beans or another vegetable. Makes great sandwiches for left overs and can be frozen for 3 months with the sauce.
Provided by Jenn K.
Categories Roast Beef
Time 10h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim fat from roast. Cut roast to fit in crock pot, if necessary. Rub Cajun seasoning all over meat. In large skillet brown meat on all sides in hot oil.
- In a 3 1/2 to 4 quart crock pot combine undrained tomatoes, onion, celery, tapioca, and garlic. Place meat on top of vegetable mixture.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours.
- Slice meat; serve with sauce over rice. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.5, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 508.5, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 36
CAJUN PORK ROAST
Make and share this Cajun Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Cajun
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Tips:
- To enhance the flavor of the pork roast, consider using a flavorful cut of meat like a pork loin roast or pork shoulder roast. Pork shoulder, also known as pork butt, is a less expensive cut that becomes tender when cooked slowly.
- Generously season the pork roast with Cajun seasoning. This will give the roast a delicious, savory flavor. You can use store-bought Cajun seasoning or make your own blend using spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Sear the pork roast before cooking it in the crock pot. Searing the meat helps to develop a flavorful crust and lock in the juices. You can sear the roast in a skillet over medium-high heat or on the stovetop in a large pot.
- Add vegetables to the crock pot along with the pork roast. This will create a delicious and hearty one-pot meal. Good vegetable options include potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and bell peppers.
- Cook the pork roast on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the roast.
Conclusion:
This Cajun pork loin roast recipe is an easy and delicious way to prepare a flavorful and tender pork roast. With its bold Cajun flavors and simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve the pork roast with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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