Best Cajun Pork And Rice Recipes

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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

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 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.

PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN PORK AND RICE



Pressure-Cooker Cajun Pork and Rice image

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 @MakeItYours

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.

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