Slow-Cooked White Beans with Pan-Fried Pork Chops and Caramelized Onions

• 6 (8-ounce) center-cut pork chops
• 2 tablespoons Essence, plus 1 tablespoon, recipe follows
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Slow-Cooked White Beans, recipe follows
• Caramelized Onions, recipe follows
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme, garnish
• 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
• 3/4 pound dried Great Northern beans, picked over to remove any broken beans and stones
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Essence
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, with their juices
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager or ale
• 1/2 cup cane syrup or molasses
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup Canadian whiskey
• 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 ounces unsalted butter
• 2 pounds yellow onions, peeled and very thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• Salt

1. Season the chops on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the Essence.
2. Combine the flour, cornstarch and remaining tablespoon of Essence in a shallow bowl.
3. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture.
4. In a large cast-iron skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over high heat.
5. Add the pork chops in batches and cook until golden brown and medium, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
8. To serve, spoon the beans into the center of 6 large plates.
9. Top with the pork chops and spoon the onions over the chops.
10. Garnish each plate with thyme and serve immediately.
11. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
12. Yield: about 2/3 cup
13. Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch.
14. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
15. In a large pot, place the beans and cover with water by 3 inches.
16. Bring to a boil.
17. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the beans are just tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
18. Drain and set aside.
19. In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until brown and the fat is rendered, about 6 minutes.
20. Add the onions, cayenne, Essence, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes.
21. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
22. Add the tomatoes and their juices, and cook for 2 minutes.
23. Add the beer, syrup, sugar, stock, whiskey, mustard, Worcestershire and bay leaves.
24. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
25. Add the beans and bring to a boil.
26. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
27. Remove the lid and continue to simmer until tender, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding more water as needed to cover the beans.
28. Remove from the heat and adjust seasoning, to taste.
29. Serve with the Pan-Fried Pork Chops.
30. Yield: 6 servings
31. In a large skillet or saute pan, melt the butter over medium high heat.
32. Add the onions and lower the heat to medium-low.
33. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
34. Add the thyme and salt to taste, and stir.
35. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
36. Yield: 2 cups

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