Creole Pork Chops with Cheesy Polenta
Spice up pork night and make creole pork with cheesy polenta as a delicious side dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy meal with a kick.
Servings 6 pork chops
Calories 464kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/2 lb pork chops thin, boneless
- 1 tbsp creole seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup white cooking wine
- 1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil then slowly stir in the cornmeal
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the mixture has thickened
- Meanwhile, season the pork with the creole seasoning and 1/4 tsp salt
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat then add the pork and cook, turning as needed, until cooked through, about 10 minutes
- Remove the pork from the pan and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil, asparagus, white cooking wine, and 1/4 tsp salt
- Cook until the asparagus is tender, scraping any bits from the pork, about 3-5 minutes
- Remove the polenta (cornmeal mixture) from the heat and stir in the cheese, green onions, butter, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt
- Serve the pork, asparagus, and polenta together immediately
Nutrition
Serving: 1pork chop + 1/2 cup polenta | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 736mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 4mg