Pork Chops and Sweet Potato Gravy
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 563
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 40
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 16
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 103
- Sodium
- 1092
- Total: 1 hr 45 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients
4 thick pork chops, 6 to 8 ounces each
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
1/2 cup pecan pieces
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound sweet potatoes, baked, peeled and mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons Steen's 100 percent Pure Cane Syrup
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Directions
- Season the pork chops with the rub. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chops, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer the chops to a warm platter and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the flour and, stirring constantly, cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the roux is chocolate brown. Add the onions and water and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until wilted. Add the pecans, water, salt, and cayenne and mix well. Bring to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and blend to make a smooth mixture. Stir in the syrup and green onions. Return the pork chops to the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, basting the chops with the gravy.
- Serve immediately.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.