Embark on a culinary adventure and tantalize your taste buds with the bold and savory flavors of Cajun pork. This traditional Louisiana dish is a symphony of spices, herbs, and succulent pork that will transport you to the heart of the Bayou. From classic stews and gumbos to sizzling skillet meals, discover the secrets of creating authentic Cajun pork that will leave you craving seconds. Let your kitchen transform into a vibrant hub of Louisiana culture as you explore the nuances of this iconic Southern delicacy.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
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 CHOPS
My family loves these spicy, fried pork chops. Quick and easy to make! I've used bone-in pork steaks instead, and just increased cooking time per side a couple of minutes
Provided by TREASUREMOM
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place flour, paprika, sage, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large, resealable plastic bag. Place pork chops in the bag, seal, and shake to coat chops.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat for about 1 minute. Arrange chops in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until pork chops are dark brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 24.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CAJUN SPICED PORK CHOPS
This is an incredibly flavorful recipe that is quick and easy to make. Most people keep these spices stocked in their pantry!
Provided by danaleotx
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix paprika, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, sage, and garlic salt on a plate. Liberally coat each pork chop with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil and several pumps of non-stick, butter-flavored spray in a large skillet over high heat. Place pork chops in the skillet, reducing heat to medium. Cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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 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.
CAJUN PORK AND RICE
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
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
CAJUN ROASTED PORK
"My husband likes his food spicy, so this pork roast is a favorite," says Christine Wall of Bartlett, Illinois. "It can be baked in the oven or on the grill. I like to serve it with roasted new potatoes seasoned with garlic and rosemary."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rub pork roast with oil. Combine remaining ingredients and rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate for 1-3 hours., Bake, uncovered at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
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 PORK
Tina Gantner of Matthews, Missouri writes, "It took me a few tries to perfect this recipe, but now it's a favorite in our household. More Cajun seasoning can be added, but it tends to make the dish too hot for children. Chicken breast can be substituted for the pork tenderloin and rice can be used instead of the noodles."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the pork, Cajun seasoning, garlic and Italian seasoning in butter for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions., Stir broth and Worcestershire sauce into pork mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain noodles. Use a slotted spoon to serve pork mixture over noodles; drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts :
CAJUN-SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
This Cajun-smothered pork chop recipe is the best pork chop recipe ever!
Provided by Jeannette Loghry
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Season pork chops with Cajun seasoning and coat completely with flour, reserving any leftover flour.
- Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate. Add sliced onions to the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute.
- Dust onions with leftover flour and continue to cook until brown, another 4 to 5 minutes. Add milk and bring to a boil, stirring until incorporated. Return pork chops to the skillet; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until gravy is thick and pork chops are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 31.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 348.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
CAJUN SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk 1 1/2 cups water, the vinegar, ketchup, 1/4 cup mustard, the molasses and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a 7-to-8-quart slow cooker. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar, the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub all over the pork, then add to the slow cooker along with the sausage. Cover and cook on low, 8 hours. Remove the pork and sausage and set aside to cool slightly. Skim off the excess fat from the cooking liquid, then strain into a large skillet and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by one-third, about 15 minutes. Shred the pork with a fork and coarsely chop the sausage. Toss the pork and sausage with enough of the reduced cooking liquid to moisten; season with salt. Whisk the mayonnaise and the remaining 2 tablespoons mustard in a small bowl; spread on the buns. Fill with the pulled pork and pickle slices. Serve with potato chips.
CAJUN PORK CHOPS
This is a recipe I am transferring here from an old handwritten recipe card. I have no idea where it came from, but I have made it many times over the years and we really like it. (There are several recipes for Cajun pork chops here, but the dry rub mixture in this recipe has different ingredients.)
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Pork
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine paprika, cumin, salt, sage, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne in a bowl. Coat chops with seasoning mixture on both sides, pressing into the meat.
- Heat butter and oil over high heat in a large skillet until very hot. Place chops in skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook 7-8 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking time.
CAJUN GARLIC PORK ROAST
Make and share this Cajun Garlic Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Pork
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a small bowl mix the oregano, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, chili powder, cumin and red pepper together; rub evenly over roast.
- Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
- Bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer register 155-160ºF.
- Let stand 10 minute before slicing.
BRO'S "CAJUN" STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Provided by Food Network
Time 13h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- On a flat surface, use a sharp knife to make a pocket inside each of the pork chops. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, salt, cayenne, granulated garlic, black pepper, paprika, and green onions; mix well. Divide the pork mixture into 4 equal amounts and overstuff the mixture into the pocket of each pork chop. Mix all the rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Season each pork chop with the rub. Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the seasoning infuse into the chops. Preheat a grill or BBQ pit to 375 degrees F. Put the stuffed chops on the grill or BBQ pit. After 30 minutes, turn the pork chops over. After an additional 15 minutes, turn each pork chop over and begin basting each side with BBQ sauce. Grill until a pretty glaze forms and the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Serve the pork chops on top of dirty rice, with red beans and tasso, praline yams and cornbread, if desired.
CAJUN ORANGE PORK CHOPS
"My husband and I are busy and calorie-conscious. This dish is quick, delicious and easy on the waistline." Plus, it's bursting with flavor! Patricia Harmon - Baden, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a large resealable bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for sauce., In a small saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Keep warm., Discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill pork, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Brush with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
COCHON DE LAIT (CAJUN PULLED, SMOKED PORK)
This is a recipe I have fiddled with for a few years. Rich and smokey, this pulled pork recipe will knock your socks off. As far as our famiy is concerned, if you can't get the real thing this is what you want. Originally, the recipes are all for a whole small pig (the name chocon de lait is roughly a "milk pig" or suckling pig)..enough of that... this is easy, do ahead, put it in the crockpot and prepare to hurt yourself. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Cook time includes the overnight cure and the marinating for 2 days
Provided by bayou-mimi
Categories Meat
Time P3DT12h
Yield 1 large pot
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rub meat with salt and pepper and put in a large zip lock bag over night in fridge to cure.
- Next day, rinse and make several slits all over and stud with garlic slivers and rub with a good amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Put the meat in the bag, mix the rest of the ingredients in a glass bowl and pour over the meat.
- Seal and put in the fridge for two days, turning a couple of times a day.
- Remove from fridge and let stand till the chill is off.
- Dump everything in a crockpot and cook on low overnight.
- Pull the meat out and trim off fat, and shred the meat or tear it into chunks.
- Let the liquid cook down a little, and add the meat back into the pot.
- Serve this on Pistolets, or french bread cut about 6 inches long, or any other crusty bread.
- Dress it with a good cole slaw.
- It's hard to say how much this will make, for sandwiches it depends on how large your rolls are, and how much filling you use, but it is a good amount and it freezes well.
CAJUN SMOTHERED PORK CHOPS
Enjoy these hearty pork chops that are ready in just 15 minutes - perfect skillet made dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. Push onion to one side of skillet.
- Add pork to other side of skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, turning once, until browned. Add tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook 4 to 8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
CAJUN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN W/ BOURBON-MUSTARD GLAZE
You'll be wishing you made double of this tender and juicy pork tenderloin that is enveloped in an amazing bourbon-mustard glaze. Your guests will be coming back for seconds and thirds! Marguerite, in her Cajun Delights blog says right out that it's "out of this world" delicious and will send your taste buds into orbit, cher!" It's true!
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Pork
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the pork tenderloins and pat dry. Rub them generously with the Cajun rub.
- Preheat the grill on medium high heat. Place on grill for a few minutes on high. Sear until grill marks appear on all sides of the pork. Blackening will enhance the flavor.
- Turn the grill down to the lowest heat, or move to the side where they will only receive indirect heat. You want to set the grill to about 325 to 350°F Cover the grill, and let the pork cook for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by placing all ingredients in a small saucepan and bringing to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- After 30 minutes on the grill (from Step 3), turn and baste the tenderloin with the bourbon-mustard glaze. Continue grilling for 15 minutes, turn and baste again, and continue grilling for 15 more minutes, for about an hour total.
- Insert a meat thermometer and when the pork reaches 150°F, remove to a platter. Cover with foil and let rest about 15 minutes. Slice and serve with extra glaze.
PRESSURE-COOKER CAJUN PORK AND RICE
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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: The best cuts of pork for Cajun cooking are those with a good amount of fat, such as pork shoulder, pork loin, and pork ribs. These cuts will stay moist and flavorful during the cooking process.
- Use a good Cajun seasoning: A good Cajun seasoning is essential for authentic Cajun pork dishes. You can either make your own seasoning or purchase a pre-made blend. Look for a seasoning that contains a variety of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
- Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a Cajun seasoning mixture will help to infuse it with flavor. You can marinate the pork for anywhere from a few hours to overnight.
- Cook the pork over low heat: Cajun pork dishes are typically cooked over low heat for a long period of time. This allows the pork to become tender and fall apart.
- Serve the pork with your favorite sides: Cajun pork dishes can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, potatoes, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Cajun pork is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make Cajun pork at home. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Cajun pork a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love