Double-Cut Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Gravy and Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Double-Cut Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion Gravy and Pecan Glazed Sweet Potatoes (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Gravy:
  2. In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the onions and sugar to the pan and sweat, stirring occasionally until wilted and well caramelized, about 18 to 20 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the flour to the pan and stir to make a roux, about 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the cognac and once nearly evaporated, 1 minute, add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer the gravy for 15 minutes and season with the salt and pepper.
  3. Yield: 1 cup
  4. Sweet Potatoes:
  5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  6. Wash the sweet potatoes and peel. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch pieces and place in a roasting pan. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Place the potatoes in the oven and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. In a large 12-inch saute pan, add the butter and brown sugar. When the butter begins to boil with the sugar, add the pecans and the sweet potatoes. Continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until the potatoes are well glazed, about 3 minutes.
  7. Pork Chops:
  8. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  9. Set a large 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the pan and once hot, place the pork chops in the pan. Sear the pork chops until well caramelized, about 5 minutes. Turn over and sear on the second side for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the stovetop and place in the oven. Roast the pork chops until an instant-read thermometer inserted registers 150 degrees F, about 10 to 12 minutes for medium. Remove the chops from the oven and serve with the glazed sweet potatoes and the caramelized onion gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley and chopped pecans.
  10. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  11. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  12. 2 tablespoons salt
  13. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  14. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  15. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  16. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  17. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  18. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  19. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  20. Yield: 2/3 cup
  21. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 898.63 Kcal (3762 kJ)
Calories from fat 536.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.63g 92%
Cholesterol 62.86mg 21%
Sodium 1363.82mg 57%
Potassium 942.54mg 20%
Total Carbs 81.32g 27%
Sugars 41.68g 167%
Dietary Fiber 9.68g 39%
Protein 12.16g 24%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Vitamin A 2mg 66%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 129.3mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.1 Kcal (821 kJ)
Calories from fat 117.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.01g 92%
Cholesterol 13.72mg 21%
Sodium 297.61mg 57%
Potassium 205.68mg 20%
Total Carbs 17.75g 27%
Sugars 9.1g 167%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 39%
Protein 2.65g 24%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 66%
Iron 0.7mg 17%
Calcium 28.2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.1
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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