Jun 08 2026
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Blackened Pork Chop Recipe

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Time1h
Serves4

yellow squash crema, crunchy spring garlic potatoes, cherry pepper jus

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Ingredients

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Pork Chops

Yellow Squash Crema

Crunchy Spring Garlic Potatoes

Cherry Pepper Jus

Method

Prepare the Pork Chops

  1. 1

    Seasoning the Chops

    Rub the pork chops with olive oil and coat them with Cajun seasoning. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Chops

    Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork chops for 5-7 minutes on each side until they are blackened and cooked through.

Make the Yellow Squash Crema

  1. 3

    Cooking the Squash

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add chopped yellow squash. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and cool.

  2. 4

    Blending the Crema

    In a blender, combine the cooked squash, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Crunchy Spring Garlic Potatoes

  1. 5

    Boiling the Potatoes

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add new potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 6

    Sautéing with Garlic

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped spring garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the potatoes and toss to coat, cooking until crispy.

Prepare the Cherry Pepper Jus

  1. 7

    Making the Jus

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped cherry peppers and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

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