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Low-Sodium Cajun Pork Chops

Did you know fresh New Zealand pork is naturally low in sodium? Support normal blood pressure without compromising on taste.

Easy
4
10 mins prep
25 mins cook

4 x lean New Zealand pork chops (approx. 160g each)

1 Tbsp olive oil

Wedges

1 large kumara

2-3 large potatoes

Cajun seasoning (or store bought salt-free)

2 Tbsp paprika

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dried oregano

Pineapple salsa

1/2 fresh pineapple

100g cherry tomatoes

Handful of fresh basil

1 spring onion

To serve

Seasonal salad

Thanks to VJ Cooks for inspiring this fantastic recipe!

Ingredients

4 x lean New Zealand pork chops (approx. 160g each)

1 Tbsp olive oil

Wedges

1 large kumara

2-3 large potatoes

Cajun seasoning (or store bought salt-free)

2 Tbsp paprika

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dried oregano

Pineapple salsa

1/2 fresh pineapple

100g cherry tomatoes

Handful of fresh basil

1 spring onion

To serve

Seasonal salad

Thanks to VJ Cooks for inspiring this fantastic recipe!

Nutrition

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01
Prepare the wedges

Preheat your oven to 190°C.

Chop the kumara and potatoes into wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking tray and coat with the oil.

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02
Prepare the pork

Place all the seasoning ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Coat pork steaks in olive oil and cajun seasoning until covered all over.

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03
Make the pineapple salsa

Finely chop the pineapple, tomatoes, basil and spring onion. Mix together in a bowl, cover and store in the fridge until ready to use.

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04


Cook the pork - using the 6+2+2 method

Preheat a frypan, griddle pan or BBQ plate to a medium-high heat. Cook pork on one side without turning for 6 minutes. Turn over once and allow them to cook for 2 more minutes on the other side. Take the pork chops straight off the heat and place on a plate to rest for two minutes. This allows the juices to settle and they will be lovely and tender.

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05


Serve

Serve the pork chops immediately after they rested with fresh pineapple salsa on top and a side of hot wedges and a seasonal salad.

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Light & Fresh

Low-Sodium Cajun Pork Chops

Did you know fresh New Zealand pork is naturally low in sodium? Support normal blood pressure without compromising on taste.

10 mins prep | 25 mins cook
Easy
4

4 x lean New Zealand pork chops (approx. 160g each)

1 Tbsp olive oil

Wedges

1 large kumara

2-3 large potatoes

Cajun seasoning (or store bought salt-free)

2 Tbsp paprika

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

2 tsp black pepper

2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dried oregano

Pineapple salsa

1/2 fresh pineapple

100g cherry tomatoes

Handful of fresh basil

1 spring onion

To serve

Seasonal salad

Thanks to VJ Cooks for inspiring this fantastic recipe!

01
Prepare the wedges

Preheat your oven to 190°C.

Chop the kumara and potatoes into wedges. Arrange in a single layer on a baking tray and coat with the oil.

02
Prepare the pork

Place all the seasoning ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Coat pork steaks in olive oil and cajun seasoning until covered all over.

03
Make the pineapple salsa

Finely chop the pineapple, tomatoes, basil and spring onion. Mix together in a bowl, cover and store in the fridge until ready to use.

04


Cook the pork - using the 6+2+2 method

Preheat a frypan, griddle pan or BBQ plate to a medium-high heat. Cook pork on one side without turning for 6 minutes. Turn over once and allow them to cook for 2 more minutes on the other side. Take the pork chops straight off the heat and place on a plate to rest for two minutes. This allows the juices to settle and they will be lovely and tender.

05


Serve

Serve the pork chops immediately after they rested with fresh pineapple salsa on top and a side of hot wedges and a seasonal salad.