Smoked Pork Chop Hash Recipes

ROUND 2 RECIPE - PORK HASH

Steps:

• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat with the oil. Add the onions and peppers and cook until the vegetables are softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Next, add the pepper flakes, salt and pepper, to taste, and the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and pork and cook for 5 minutes to heat them through. Add the reserved herb butter and cook until the hash is hot and crispy, about another 5 minutes. Serve with poached eggs.

PERFECT SMOKED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Start your work at least 8 hours before you want to eat.
• Brine the meat. In a bowl or pot large enough to hold chops and 1 gallon of water, combine brine ingredients. Start with 2 cups of hot water to dissolve salt and sugar. After salt & sugar are completely dissolved, add more cold water and some ice to bring volume to 1 gallon. Make sure the brine solution is cold and add chops -- they should be completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
• Smoke the chops. Smoking methods can vary. I use a barrel-smoker with an external firebox. Other methods will work, but be sure your temperature stays in the range of 175-200 F and never expose the chops to direct heat . When fire/smoke is ready, remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towel. Place in smoker. Use hickory, mesquite or apple wood (or combinations), smoke for 1 hour. At this point, the chops can be cooked or reserved in refrigerator for several hours.
• Cook the chops. Just before cooking, apply about 1 tablespoon of the rub to both sides. Grill on direct heat. This will take about 30 minutes. Be prepared to move the chops to indirect heat for a while of they are getting too brown prior to being done. Cook to an internal temperature of 140°F Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes before serving. Meat will be pink and very juicy -- don't worry about the pink! As long as you achieve a temperature of 140 in the thickest part of the chop, it's safe to eat (the trichinosis bug dies at 137 F). If you prefer a more well-done chop, cook to 150 before removing from heat.
• But, in my opinion, at that temperature, you've just wasted a day's work.

BREAKFAST PORK HASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and onions, then season and stir to coat. Spread into in as much of a single layer as possible and let cook for 5-8 minutes periodically stirring to brown all sides.
• Add 1/2 cup water, cover and let cook for 8 minutes.
• Remove lid, add pork and finish on high until heated throughout and potatoes reach desired color and crispy exterior.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH POTATOES & SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Mix the potatoes and the kraut.
• Place half the sauerkraut/potato mixture in a Pyrex pie plate.
• Spread 1 1/2 tbsp of mustard over the sauerkraut.
• Place the chops on the sauerkraut.
• Spread remaining mustard on the chops.
• Cover with remaining sauerkraut/potato mixture.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• Put the pat of butter on top.
• Seal with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour.
• I like uncover the chops for the last 15 minutes or so to lightly brown the potato topping.

SMOKED PORK CHOP

Steps:

• Brown chops on both sides. Stir in sugar, mustard, vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Bring to boil, reduce heat cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until chops are well covered and hot.4.

PULLED PORK HASH

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in melted butter until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add pork and continue to cook for 2 minutes more.
• Stir potatoes into pork mixture and toss. Cook until potatoes are browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATO HASH

Steps:

• For the Pork Chops:.
• In a gallon container, add 1 quart warm water. Add the Kosher salt and light brown sugar. Whisk until dissolved. Add ice cubes and cold water to make 1 gallon brine.
• Place the pork rack in a large container and cover with the cold brine. Refrigerate for 15 hours.
• Soak the wood chips in water for at least 2 hours before smoking the pork.
• Remove the pork rack from the brine, rinse with cold water, and pat dry. Season lightly with ground black pepper.
• Fire up the smoker and "cold-smoke" the pork rack at about 125° for 3-4 hours, turning once. Refrigerate the smoked pork rack until thoroughly chilled. The pork should have good smoke flavor on the outside, but be nearly raw on the inside.
• Cut the pork rack into 8 pork chops.
• For the andouille sweet potato hash:.
• Cook the sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 350°. Heat 2 Tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes and cook, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes.
• Season to taste with Veggie Mojo. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
• Place the sweet potatoes in the oven and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender, but firm (al dente), 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a separate pan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over high heat. Add the diced andouille sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the andouille is well browned.
• Add the celery and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and clear.
• Reduce heat to low. Add the salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne, savory, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the roasted sweet potatoes and mix well. Cook until warmed through, remove from heat.
• For Chef Frank's Veggie Mojo seasoning:.
• Combine all ingredients.
• For the blueberry cane vinegar glaze:.
• Make blueberry compote: In a pot, add the blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla.
• Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until the blueberries begin to break up and form a thick, syrup-like consistency. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• Heat the duck fat or olive oil in a pot over high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are well browned (caramelized).
• Add the reduced stock, orange zest, orange juice, 3 cups of blueberry compote, salt, and white pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the cane vinegar and purée the sauce with a hand mixer. Strain through a large-holed strainer (China cap).
• To serve:.
• About 1/2 cup mild olive oil.
• 8 cold-smoked pork chops.
• about 8 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Meat Magic® seasoning.
• Andouille sweet potato hash.
• Blueberry cane vinegar glaze.
• Preheat oven to 500°. Season the pork chops lightly on all sides with the meat seasoning. Heat a large pan, or large skillets, over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops on both sides, place in oven, and cook just until done, 8-10 minutes.
• Serve each pork chop with 1/2 cup of the hash and 1/4 cup of the sauce.