Pork Cutlets Creole

This is an old recipe that my mother used to make.  It has tender, juicy cutlets served with a flavorful Creole vegetable mix that has a slight kick.

Ingredinetns

1 lb. pork cutlets or pork chops
1/2 to 1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp.onion powder
1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 c. flour
2 Tbs. cooking oil
2 1/2 c.  (20 oz can.) tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped fine
1 onion, chopped fine
1 or 2 jalepenos, chopped fine
1/2 c. chopped celery, chopped fine
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. minced garlic (Optional)
hot rice,  or mashed potatoes

Direction

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt, basil, pepper, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Season each side of the pork cutlets with half of the seasoning blend.

In a shallow bowl or pie plate, add flour and the other half of the seasoning blend.  Dip the pork cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking the cutlets to remove the excess flour. 

In a large cast iron skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Brown the pork cutlets in the cooking oil over medium heat.

Add tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, jalapeño peppers, celery, Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic.

Cover tightly and simmer over low heat, or bake at 350° until tender.  This takes about 60 to 90 minutes.