I know what you are thinking...you see the term "cajun" and are probably thinking this dish will be spicy. I assure you that this dish is extremely delicious and not spicy at all. Although, if you like spicy foods, you can definitely spice up this dish to have some heat. This is a very simple recipe to make and it is loaded with delicious flavors.
Cajun Pork
Serves: 6 servings
Adapted by: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pork/cajun-pork/
Ingredients:
nonstick cooking spray
2 1/2 to 3 pound boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of any fat - cut into 1'' cubes
2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into 1'' pieces/chunks
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 14.5 ounce can Del Monte diced tomatoes with green pepper and onions, undrained
1 16 ounce package frozen cut okra (not the breaded kind)
1 1/2 cups brown rice, cooked according to package
Hot pepper sauce - OPTIONAL
Directions:
-Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add cubed pieces of pork shoulder, season with salt and pepper, and cook until all sides are browned. Drain any fat that accumulates in the pan.
-In a slow cooker, add the browned pork chunks. Add the bell peppers and the cajun seasoning. Top with the can of tomatoes.
-Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
-Add the frozen cut okra pieces about 30 minutes before you are going to serve the meal.
-Serve mixture on top of cooked brown rice and sprinkle hot sauce on top of plate, if desired.
Enjoy! :)
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