Pork Creole

Louisiana creole cooking is a combination of Spanish, French and African cuisines. Onions, celery, green bell pepper, tomatoes and hot pepper seasoning are the base for this quick and easy Pork Creole.

The heat is up to you. The amount of cayenne pepper in the recipe gives a mild zing to the sauce. If you like it hot, add more, or serve hot pepper sauce at the table.

Helpful Hints

n Six garlic cloves can be used instead of minced garlic.

n Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of pork.

Countdown

n Microwave rice and set aside.

n Prepare ingredients.

n Make Pork Creole.

Shopping List

To buy: 1 package microwaveable brown rice, 3/4 pound boneless pork loin chops, 1 green bell pepper, 1 bunch celery, 1 jar minced garlic, 1 can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, 1 small bottle Worcestershire sauce and 1 bottle cayenne pepper.

Staples: canola oil, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper.