Cajun Style Pork Chops Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Pork Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 (5 ounce) pork chops, trimmed of visible fat; 1 tablespoon safflower oil, divided; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed patted dry; ½ cup onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded finely chopped; ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt, divided
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 (5 ounce) pork chops, trimmed of visible fat
1 tablespoon safflower oil, divided
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed patted dry
½ cup onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded finely chopped
½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered

1
In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper.
2
Sprinkle pork with spice mixture.
3
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high, tilting skillet to coat bottom lightly, and cook pork for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until slightly pink in center.
4
Transfer pork to a serving platter; cover to keep warm.
5
Return skillet to medium-high.
6
Add remaining 2 tsp oil and tilt skillet to coat bottom lightly.
7
Add corn, onion, bell pepper and jalapeno.
8
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
9
Add tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes, until tomatoes are just tender.
10
Remove from heat, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 tsp salt, cover and let stand for 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
11
Serve vegetable mixture over top of pork.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Pork Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Style Pork Chops

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