Paul Prudhommes Roast Pork With Gingersnap Gravy Recipes

GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Melt the fat and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• When almost melted, add the onions, celery, and garlic; saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the seasoning mix and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Add the stock and pan drippings; bring to a boil over high heat and boil rapidly until liquid reduces to about 1 quart, about 25 minutes.
• Then crumble the gingersnaps into the stock mixture and whisk with a metal whisk until they are dissolved.
• Continue cooking 10 minutes, whisking frequently and making sure the gingersnaps are thoroughly dissolved.
• During this time, taste the gravy; if the ginger flavour is not pronounced,m add the 1 tablespoon brown sugar and the 1 teaspoon ginger or add both to taste.
• Strain the gravy.

THICK PORK CHOPS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 450F. Rinse and pat dry pork chops. Salt and pepper them to taste.
• 2. In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, heat the oil and add the onion and salt and cook on medium for 7 minutes. Add the gingersnaps, beer, ground ginger, sugar, pepper and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Whisk to smooth gravy.
• 3. Whisk in cream. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Keep warm.
• 4. Oil an ovenproof skillet and heat it until it is very hot. Sear the pork chops on both sides until they turn golden. Place pan in oven and roast pork chops from 5-10 minutes, depending on thickness. They should reach 135F. on a meat thermometer. Let them rest 10 minutes.
• 5. Place cooked egg noodles on each plate and add one chop on each plate. Ladle gravy over noodles and serve extra gravy in a bowl on table.

PRUDHOMME'S BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH ONION GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine the seasoning mix ingredients together in a bowl.
• Sprinkle evenly on both sides of the chops, making sure to use all of it.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Grease a skillet heavily with 1 tablespoon margarine and heat until very hot.
• Add the pork chops in batches and brown well (about 3 minutes/side).
• Transfer to a large baking pan.
• Melt the remaining margarine over high heat.
• Add 2 cups of the onions and sauté until dark golden (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
• Add the remaining 2 cups onions and cook until translucent.
• Add the garlic, remove from heat, and immediately spoon over browned chops.
• Pour the stock around the edges and seal the pan with foil.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and tender.
• Remove from oven and serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

PORK CHOPS WITH GINGERSNAP GRAVY

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown chops in hot oil on both sides.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place chops in a baking dish.
• Drain excess fat from skillet.
• Add onion and 1 1/4 cups water.
• Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until onions are tender.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Cook and stir just until bubbly.
• Gravy will thicken with the gingersnaps.
• Spoon over chops.
• Bake, covered, in 375 degree oven for 50-55 minutes or until hot-- OR-- cover skillet and allow to simmer on low for 40 minutes.

CHEF PAUL'S PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over high heat.
• Add the onions.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are just beginning to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes.
• Add the celery and bell peppers.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the celery and peppers are softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and stir well.
• Add the seasoning and cook until it darkens slightly, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 275°F.
• Place the roast in a baking pan, fat side up.
• Make several slits in the meat with a knife, to form pockets, being careful not to cut through to the bottom. If you make the slits lengthwise, every slice will have some of the stuffing in it.
• Stuff the pockets generously with some of the vegetable mixture.
• Spread the remaining vegetable mixture over the top of the roast and rub a little on the sides.
• Roast uncovered at 275°F until meat is tender, about 4 hours.