Stewed Pork and Purple Sweet Potatoes

• 3/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Essence, recipe follows
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 pound purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups veal stock
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 cup shredded sweet potato
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon brunoise red peppers
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

1. In a mixing bowl, toss the pork pieces with Essence.
2. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
3. When the oil is hot, add the pork and brown evenly.
4. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
5. In a mixing bowl, season the onions, peppers, and celery with salt and pepper.
6. Stir the flour into the oil, stirring constantly for about 4 to 5 minutes, for a medium brown roux.
7. Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the roux and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly wilted.
8. Return the pork to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes.
9. Add the sweet potatoes and broth.
10. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
11. Cook for 40-45 minutes.
12. Stir in the green onions and check seasonings.
13. Make nests with shredded sweet potato and fry until crispy.
14. Season with Essence.
15. Spoon the stew into a shallow bowl and garnish sweet potato nests, green onions, and peppers.
16. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
17. Yield: about 2/3 cup
18. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
19. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

pork loin, olive oil, onions, bell peppers, celery, salt, flour, purple sweet potatoes, veal stock, green onions, shredded sweet potato, green onions, brunoise red peppers, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, thyme

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/stewed-pork-and-purple-sweet-potatoes-recipe.html (may not work)