Pork Chop and Mediterranean Bean Stew


Recipe by Andre Uribe for Chef’s Roll Corporate

Serving Size 40

Ingredients:

2 quarts julienned onions

5 quarts chopped kale (stems removed)

6 pounds sausage (Italian or spicy, sliced)

5 quarts pre-soaked white beans (cannellini or great northern)

1 #10 canned diced tomatoes

2.5 quarts Campbell’s tomato soup

½ cup Tabasco sauce (adjust to taste)

5 quarts chicken stock

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine Ingredients in a hotel pan: Add onion, chopped kale, sausage, white beans, diced tomatoes, tomato soup, Tabasco, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Cover each pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake: Place pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the stew is bubbling.

Serve: Stir the stew before serving to redistribute ingredients.​

Cajun-Spiced Pork Chops (Serves 40)

Ingredients:

40 pork chops (approximately 6-8 oz each)

Cajun seasoning blend

Instructions:

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lay the pork chops on sheet pans and generously season both sides with Cajun seasoning.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.​

Fennel Slaw (Serves 40)

Ingredients:

5 quarts thinly sliced fennel bulbs

2.5 cups chopped fresh parsley

1.25 cups apple cider vinegar

1.25 cups honey

Salt and pepper to taste​

Instructions:

Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth, then add sliced fennel and chopped parsley.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Serve: Serve the bean stew at the bottom of the plate, place pork chop on top, then top each pork chop with a generous spoonful of fennel slaw.​