Pork Shoulder Pizzaiola Recipes

PORK CHOPS PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Cook the sausages: Heat a large cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over high heat. When the skillet is hot, use a pair of metal tongs to arrange the sausages in a single layer. (There is no need for oil as the sausages will soon start to render their grease.) Turn the heat to medium and brown the sausages on all sides, taking care that they are cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove the sausages to a medium bowl. Pour off the grease and add the wine, simmering over medium heat to reduce to about 1/4 cup liquid, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the reduced wine over the sausages and wipe the skillet clean.
• Cook the pork chops: Add the canola oil to the same skillet. Sprinkle the pork chops on all sides with salt. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, add the pork chops in a single layer and brown on all sides over medium heat, 5 to 8 minutes total. Remove the pork chops to the bowl with the sausages. Leave the grease in the skillet.
• Make the sauce: Stir the onions and garlic into the same skillet and cook over medium-low heat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in the canned and cherry tomatoes with 1/2 cup water and simmer gently until the sauce is somewhat thick and tasty, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir the sausages and pork (and any meat juices) back into the sauce and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, then stir in the cheese, red wine vinegar and basil leaves. Taste for seasoning.
• Cook the pasta: Bring 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add a generous handful of salt and bring the water back to a boil. Taste the water. It should be salty like seawater. Add the pasta and stir with a large slotted spoon to ensure the pasta does not stick as it cooks. Cook until still quite firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
• Finish the dish: Spoon the meat over the pasta in individual bowls or serve in a large bowl, family style. You can also just leave the pot of meat and sauce and the pasta separate and let people serve themselves.

PIZZAIOLA CHOPS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Brown chops on both sides. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, yellow pepper and red pepper; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, oregano, garlic and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes., Return chops to pan. Cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. If desired, serve with rice.

PORK PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Rinse the pork chops and pat them dry.
• Heat the oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Place in skillet and cook turning them once, till they are nicely browned ( approximately 10 minutes) Transfer to plate and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
• Add Garlic to skillet and cook for about 45 seconds (don't Burn). Add the tomatoes, oregano crushed red pepper flakes ~optional~ and pinch of salt. Simmer till thickened approximately 15 minutes.
• Return the Pork Chops to the pan and cook through for approx 10 minutes (Juice should run clear if pierced with fork).
• Place the motzarella slices on top of each pork chop, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Let stand for about a minute till cheese melts. Can garnish each pork chop with tomatoes from skillet.

PORK CHOPS PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Season chops with salt and pepper.
• Heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the crushed garlic and stir it around to flavor the oil.
• Add in the chops and caramelize on both sides, 2 - 3 minutes per side.
• Remove the chops to a plate and reserve.
• Stir in the fennel seeds, onions, red pepper flakes, and oregano.
• Reduce the heat and cook for 7 - 8 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the wine and cook for another minute.
• Stir in the stock and combine well.
• Slide the chops back into the pan, cover and simmer to finish cooking the chops, about 5 - 6 minutes.