Pork Chop Meal in One
One of the unique attributes of a pressure cooker is its ability to prepare an entire meal at one time in only one pot, saving time and energy. The cooking rack lifts the food out of the cooking liquid and separates it so each food retains its own delicious flavor.
| Blackened Pork Chops | ||
2 |
tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Pork & Veal Magic® seasoning blend* | |
2 |
boneless pork chops (about 8 ounces) | |
2 |
teaspoons vegetable oil | |
1 |
tablespoon vegetable oil | |
1 |
cup water | |
| Pecan Broccoli | ||
8 |
ounces broccoli | |
| * * * * | ||
2 |
teaspoons butter | |
| Salt | ||
| Pepper | ||
2 |
tablespoons chopped toasted pecans | |
| Marmalade Apples | ||
2 |
tart cooking apples | |
2 |
tablespoons butter, softened | |
2 |
tablespoons packed brown sugar | |
2 |
tablespoons bitter orange marmalade (or regular orange marmalade) | |
2 |
tablespoons toasted slivered almonds | |
How to Prepare:
1. Blackened Pork Chops: Season both sides or pork chops
evenly with Pork & Veal Magic® seasoning blend. Rub pork chops with 2 teaspoons oil.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 6-quart pressure cooker over medium heat. Brown chops
on both sides and remove. Place greased cooking rack or steamer basket and
1 cup water in pressure cooker. Place chops on rack.
2. Pecan Broccoli: Separate broccoli flowerettes. Cut stalks
into 3/4-inch pieces. Add 2 teaspoons butter and wrap broccoli in aluminum
foil packet. Set aside.
3. Marmalade Apples: Core apples, cutting to but not through
the bottoms. Mix butter and brown sugar. Spoon about 1 tablespoon mixture
into center of each apple. Top with marmalade, almonds, and remaining butter
mixture, dividing evenly. Set aside.
4. Pressure Cook: Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator
on vent pipe. COOK 3 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure with the pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once. Arrange broccoli packet
and apples on rack with pork chops. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator
on vent pipe. COOK 3 MINUTES at 15 pounds pressure with the pressure
regulator rocking slowly. Cool cooker at once.
5. To Complete: Arrange pork chops on serving plate. Season
broccoli with butter, salt, and pepper; sprinkle with pecans. Place apples
in shallow dishes.
* If you prefer, substitute the following for the the Pork & Veal Magic® seasoning blend: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon filé powder, optional.
Makes 2 servings
