PAN-SEARED PORK CHOPS WITH WARM CAJUN GRAIN SALAD
We love the plump and tender grains of spelt (a member of the wheat family) in this warm Cajun-inspired salad. The dish goes great with pork chops, but also try it with grilled chicken or blackened fish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine the spelt with 1 1/2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until most of the water is absorbed and the grains are tender but still chewy, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Let cool completely. (The spelt can be cooked up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, scallion whites, celery and Canadian bacon and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the ham is lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the spelt, tomatoes, scallion greens, parsley and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until the spelt and tomatoes are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer to a medium bowl and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the skillet.
- Sprinkle the pork chops all over with the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Nestle the pork chops in the skillet snuggly. Cook until nicely browned on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each registers 140 degrees F, about 4 minutes per side.
- Divide the pork chops among four plates. Serve with the warm grain salad, and with wedges of lemon and hot sauce on the side if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Fat 33 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 165 milligrams, Sodium 1,040 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 5 grams
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Alive Majola
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
namulondo zaitun
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the grain salad. I will definitely be making this again.
Jlynn French
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy.
Muhammad Shafeeque
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy.
Saeed Rajput
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Leonard Njoroge
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the grain salad. I will definitely be making this again.
Teagan Sum
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops were a bit dry. I think I would add a little bit of oil to the pan next time.
Debi Heyck
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be making this again.
Vika Ponitini
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy.
khawar bhatti
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
Shakil Jones
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the grain salad. I will definitely be making this again.
Morgan Trish
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops were a bit dry. I think I would add a little bit of oil to the pan next time.
sk sohan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy. I will definitely be making this again.
Adeen Doll
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cajun food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy.
godzillaxykiller 1
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pork chops were tender and juicy, and the grain salad was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.
A5 staying up Right
[email protected]I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the pork chops and the grain salad. I will definitely be making this again.
Namayega Sharon
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pork chops were a bit dry. I think I would add a little bit of oil to the pan next time.
X Dexter
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork chops were cooked perfectly and the grain salad was flavorful and healthy.
Fk My Ideal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork chops, but these were amazing! The Cajun seasoning really made a difference. I also loved the warm grain salad.
Enxhi Cehu
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the Cajun grain salad was the perfect side dish. I will definitely be making this again.