Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with our curated collection of the best Cajun pork stew recipes. From classic to modern interpretations, we present a diverse selection of stews that capture the essence of this iconic Cajun dish. Whether you prefer a spicy kick or a hearty comfort meal, our comprehensive guide will provide you with the inspiration and instructions you need to create a delicious and authentic Cajun pork stew in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and experience the rich cultural heritage of Cajun cuisine with our top picks for the ultimate pork stew experience.
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SPICY CAJUN SEAFOOD STEW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Cook the sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the sausage and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted and the meat is well coated, about 2 minutes. Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic, peppers and onions and continue to cook until the vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, tomatoes and 4 cups water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and increase the heat to bring to a simmer.
- 2. Lower the heat slightly and simmer until the stew is thickened and the flavors are melded, about 30 minutes. Gently stir in the fish and shrimp. Cook, making sure the stew is not bubbling vigorously, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp and fish have just turned opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Season with salt and serve over rice.
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
SLOW-COOKER CAJUN STEW
It's a busy cook's dream: dinner that makes itself. With a slow cooker, it's a reality. Toss together the ingredients necessary to make this spicy seafood stew, push a button, and find a comforting meal ready at supper time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, place sausage, onion, garlic, celery, and bell pepper. Sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Add tomatoes and their liquid, 1/2 cup water, and cayenne; season with salt. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, 3 1/2 hours on high (or 7 hours on low). Add shrimp and okra, cover, and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout, 30 minutes (or 1 hour on low).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g
CREOLE PORK STEW
This is a recipe I found on the internet and it was different than my usual method of making stew. I never used tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, sage, oregano or bay leaves in any of my stews so I decided to try this one out. Well, let me tell you no one could have been more pleased than I was after tasting this. This will be the recipe I use from now on when I make pork stew. Be sure not to leave your roux unattended - it must be stirred constantly so it doesn't burn. If you see black flecks it's burnt and the only thing you can do is throw it out and start over or it will have a very bitter taste. If you have trouble with burning you might want to lower your fire a bit and cook it over lower heat. If you're not familiar with andouille it is a very highly smoked and seasoned sausage that adds a tremendous amount of flavor. In fact, I was amazed at the difference in the taste of the gravy after I added the pork and andouille. If you do use andouille be careful not to add too much or it will overpower your dish. One link or 1/3 lb was plenty for this dish. You can use any type of pork - I had some boneless pork chops in the freezer so I just cubed those. I would recommend using a lean cut of pork as you don't want your stew to be too greasy. When pork loins (not tenderloins) go on sale this would be the perfect opportunity to make this dish. Naturally, living in South Louisiana, we serve this over rice and a big scoop of potato salad on the side finishes it off perfectly.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Stew
Time 3h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Season cubed pork to taste.
- Heat olive oil in large heavy dutch oven over medium heat.
- When oil is hot add half of the cubed pork and brown well.
- Remove and brown the other half then set aside.
- Add sausage to brown lightly then set aside with pork.
- Add chopped onions, celery and bell pepper to dutch oven and saute until soft scraping browned bits off the bottom, about 30 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 5 minutes.
- In a large heavy stock pot heat 1/2 cup oil until hot.
- Add flour, stirring quickly.
- Stir roux over medium high heat until it turns a dark-reddish brown color (almost the color of milk chocolate - about 25 minutes).
- Add chicken broth/vegetable mixture to roux to stop the browning process (be careful as it will splatter).
- Add minced garlic, oregano, sage, worcestershire sauce, tomato paste and the remaining seasonings to taste.
- Stir until the broth is incorporated into the roux.
- Cover, lower heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
- Add reserved pork and sausage and return to a simmer.
- Simmer covered for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
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 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
Tips:
- Use a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution and to prevent sticking.
- Brown the pork in batches to get a nice caramelized crust. This will add flavor to the stew.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will give it more flavor and texture.
- Add some Cajun seasoning to the stew for a spicy kick. You can also add other spices, such as garlic, onion, and paprika, to taste.
- Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve the stew over rice or mashed potatoes. You can also garnish it with fresh parsley or green onions.
Conclusion:
Cajun pork stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Cajun pork stew a try.
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