Tuscan Chop Chowder

Recipe by
Harold Hommes
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. boneless pork loin
  • ¼ lb. smoked bacon, diced
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 2 cups sweet corn
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. chopped garlic
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 gal. chicken stock
  • 4 med. potatoes, peeled and diced (keep covered in water)
  • 1 qt. heavy cream
  • 2 T. tabasco sauce
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Roux:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
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Directions
  1. Cut pork loin into chops, salt, and pepper to taste and grill until medium done (be careful not to overcook).  Set aside, cool and dice.
  2. In a stock pot, sauté bacon. 
  3. When bacon browns, add onions, corn, and dry seasonings.  
  4. When onions become translucent, add chicken stock and diced chops.  Boil for 30 minutes.  
  5. Add potatoes, cream, and tobacco.  Gently boil for one hour.
  6. Roux: Over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour.  Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Stir in roux and grated cheese.  Cook for an additional 15 minutes on medium heat.  
  8. Serve hot.

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