Portobella
Mushrooms Stuffed with Cajun Pork
A charming appetiser with kick. This recipe can be doubled to feed a bigger crowd.
For the stuffing: 1 small onion, finely chopped 1
tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2
teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon
garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 8 ounces ground pork To
make the stuffing: In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, cook the onion
in the olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are tender. Remove from
stove and chill completely. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs
and the chicken broth. Add the chilled onions, marjoram, cayenne, paprika, salt,
pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, and ground pork. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate
until ready to use. For the mushrooms: 12 portobella mushroom
caps (about 2" diameter each), stemmed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper Olive oil for brushing mushrooms To
make the mushrooms: Use a spoon to scrape the black gills out of each mushroom.
Season the mushrooms with the salt and pepper. Lightly brush the outside of the
mushrooms with olive oil. Divide the pork mixture into 12 equal portions
and press one portion into each mushroom. Place mushrooms stuffing side up directly
over low heat and grill for 15-17 minutes. Serve with fresh tomato sauce or corn
relish. Makes 6 servings. Thanks to www.weber.com
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