Cajun Pork Chops
A recipe for the most delicious and tender Cajun Pork Chops in a just-spicy-enough tomato sauce that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398kcal
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops (I used bone-in, about 1 inch thick)
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning , divided (see recipe notes)
- 1 medium yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- Salt & pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Rub the pork chops with Cajun seasoning (approximately 1/2 teaspoon per side pork chop,). Allow to sit for a few minutes to let the Cajun seasoning seep into the pork chops while you prepare the onions.
- Thinly slice the onions. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet and saute the onions for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove the sauteed onions to a plate and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat in the same large skillet, and add the pork chops. Sear for about 5 minutes on each side. The pork chops will not be fully cooked yet.
- Add in the sauteed onions and the crushed tomatoes. Top with 1.5 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and give everything a gentle stir. Season with salt and pepper (if your Cajun seasoning isn't already salty and spicy enough), or additional Cajun seasoning if you like things spicy!
- Bring the tomato sauce to a gentle simmer (you'll see small bubbles in between the pork chops). Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens a bit and the pork chops reach a temperature of 160F in the thickest part. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Check the ingredients in your Cajun seasoning - some already contain salt. If yours already has salt, you can skip it from this recipe.
- If you don't like things too spicy, use less Cajun seasoning, or substitute some paprika. You'll still get a delicious flavor but with less heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 2585IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.8mg