MAQUE CHOUX AND SKILLET PORK CHOPS

Maque Choux and Skillet Pork Chops image

Provided by gailanng

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (I add a little more or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar (optional)
4 (5 ounce) pork chops, trimmed of visible fat
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cups corn (about 6 ears)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers (or comination of both) or 1/2 cup green bell pepper (or comination of both)
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
salt, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

For the Chops: In a small bowl, combine paprika, oregano, onion powder, pinch sugar, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Sprinkle pork with spice mixture. Heat 1 teaspoon 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. Transfer pork to a serving platter; cover to keep warm.
For the Maque Choux: To keep the mess down, wipe the skillet clean that the chops were cooked in or you can use different skillet. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn, onions, bell peppers, jalapeno, Cajun seasoning and salt; cook, stirring, until soft, for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for 2 minutes.
Dish the cooked chops with a serving of maque choux on the side.