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Moroccan-Inspired Country-Style Rib Ragu with Couscous Cakes
PORK
Description
For this pork and beans dish, I’m inspired by the Berber classic from North Africa, named for the earthenware pot traditionally used for simmering lamb or chicken stew. Tagine also refers to the stew itself. Here Moroccan spicing brings out the best in boneless blade chops, which are from the loin nearest the shoulder. These thick chops are well marbled, full-flavored, and often called “Boneless Pork Loin Country-Style Ribs…
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Recipe courtesy of Grand Champion of the popular cooking competition, “Chopped” and winner of “Iron Chef America” — Chef Madison Cowan on behalf of the National Pork Board
Ingredients
Directions


Directions
- For the pork chops: Put pork cubes in a large bowl and toss with oil. Mix 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp coriander, 2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp ginger, and 1 tsp cumin, Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over pork and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 and up to 3 hours. Reserve remaining spice mixture.
- To make the tagine: Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, add pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate.
- Add more oil to the skillet if needed. Add leeks, carrots, cinnamon, 2 sprigs thyme, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and 2 bay leaves to the skillet and sauté together about 4 minutes, adding more by the tablespoon, if needed. Stir in the 6 cloves garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining reserved spices from step 1 and cook for 15 seconds. Stir in tomatoes with their juices, 1 cup broth, and tomato paste and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large sauce pan. Return to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until juices thicken and vegetables are just tender, about 20 minutes.
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Calories460Calories from Fat200 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat22g34% |
Saturated Fat3g15% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol70mg23% |
Sodium1280mg53% |
Potassium880mg25% |
Protein14g |
Calories from Fat200 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate59g20% |
Dietary Fiber10g40% |
Sugars7g |
Vitamin A130% |
Vitamin C80% |
Calcium15% |
Iron20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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