Creoleporkroast Recipes

CREOLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; rub over both sides of pork. , In a large skillet, cook chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook 4-6 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

PORK ROAST WITH MUSTARD RUB

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil. Heat oven to 325 F.
• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, Creole seasoning, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and olive oil.
• Pat the pork loin with paper towels to dry; trim and discard excess fat.
• Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper. Rub the mustard mixture all over the roast. Place the pork, fat side up, in the prepared baking pan. Insert a meat thermometer in the center of the meat, not touching fat or bone. Alternatively, check the temperature of the pork occasionally with an instant-read thermometer.
• Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the pork registers at least 145 F to 150 F on a food thermometer.
• Tent the pork loin roast loosely with foil and let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before carving.
• Serve the pork roast with boiled, mashed, or baked potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts , cream-style corn , or steamed broccoli, and a side salad or coleslaw. *A pork loin may be called center-cut pork loin or pork center rib roast. A pork sirloin roast may be called pork loin end roast. The sirloin includes parts of the hip bone and backbone, so it might be more difficult to carve. If a boneless roast is used, allow about 20 to 25 minutes per pound.

CREOLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Make slits in the top of the roast.
• Add 1 tbsp creole seasoning to the vegetable mixture and stuff into slits.
• Rub seasoning over the outside of the roast.
• Place on roaster uncovered at 350F until roast is browned.
• Reduce heat to 300F cover and continue to cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

CREOLE-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine all of the seasonings; set aside 1/2 teaspoon. In a saucepan over low heat, saute green pepper, onion and remaining seasoning mixture in butter until vegetables are tender. Stir in mushrooms and half the tomato paste. Spread mixture over the roast; place in shallow baking pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Place roast on a serving platter; keep warm. , Transfer all but 2 tablespoons drippings to a measuring cup. Add enough water to measure 1-1/2 cups; set aside. Stir flour into drippings in pan. Gradually blend the 1-1/2 cups of liquid into flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Add reserved seasoning mixture and remaining tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve with the roast.

CREOLE OKRA

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until limp. Add the green pepper; cook and stir until tender. Drain the tomatoes, reserving juice, and pour them into the skillet. Season with thyme, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat.
• Add the frozen okra, and pour in enough of the reserved juice from the tomatoes to cover the bottom of the pan. Cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until okra is tender.

PORKETTA ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a small bowl, combine the dill seed, fennel seed, oregano, lemon pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well and apply to the roast. Place roast in a 10x15 inch roasting pan.
• Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

CROCK POT CREOLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place a wide nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and add the pork fat trimmings. Add pork roast and brown well on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add onion to hot pan and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes depending on thickness of slices.
• Meanwhile, in a 4-quart or larger electric slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and bay leaf.
• Place pork on top of onion mixture; sprinkle with black pepper, thyme, and red pepper. Pour in tomatoes. Cover and cook at low setting until pork is very tender when pierced (7 ½ to 8 hours).
• Carefully remove pork to a warm platter and keep warm. In small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid, then blend in the cornstarch mixture. Increase cooker heat setting to high; cover and cook, stirring 2 or 3 times, until sauce is thickened (10 to 15 more minutes). Season to taste with salt.
• To serve, slice pork across the grain. Spoon some of the sauce over pork; sprinkle with parsley. Serve remaining sauce separately.

PORCHETTA PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Score skin and fat all over pork, taking care not to cut down to the meat.
• In a food processor or mortar and pestle, combine fennel fronds, rosemary, sage, garlic, lemon zest, salt, fennel seed, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Pour in oil. Pulse or mash until it forms a paste. Rub all over pork. If using a boneless roast, tie with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals. Transfer to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 6 hours and preferably overnight.
• Remove pork from refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before you want to cook it. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Transfer pork to a rimmed baking sheet and roast 35 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook an additional 2 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 180 degrees, which will give you sliceable, tender meat. (Bone-in roasts will take longer than boneless ones.)
• Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Make sure everyone gets some of the cracklings.