Pork Grillades State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
A tender braised pork dish, often served with grits (Grits and Grillades), is a classic Southern dish served at weddings, backyard gatherings, and everything in between.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
2 oz pork with 1 oz gravy provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ⅜ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort B Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Louisiana Department of Education, Diocese of Baton Rouge
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time (Includes 8 hours for initial roast and 1 hour for reheating on day of service.) 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Thaw pork under refrigeration 24-48 hours in advance.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at or below 41 °F.
  • Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine granulated garlic, onion powder, Creole seasoning, and black pepper.
  • Rub the seasoning blend into the pork roast.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at or below 41 °F.
  • For every 50 servings, spray a 6-inch-deep full-size pan with pan release.
  • Add 1 No. 10 can of diced tomatoes, 2 lb 8 oz pepper and onion blend, and 1 qt apple juice to the bottom of each pan. Gently mix to combine.
  • Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the tomato mixture. Tent pans with foil.
  • Bake, covered, for 2 hours.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 300 °F and remove cover. Continue to cook for approximately 3 ½ - 4 hours until the roast becomes very tender when pierced with a paring knife. When very tender, the internal temperature should reach between 165 °F and 180 °F. For desired quality, the roast will exceed the 145 °F minimum safe internal cooking temperature (CCP).
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 145 °F or higher for at least 4 minutes.
  • Remove pork roast from oven. Cool using the two-stage cooling method.
    Critical Control Point: Cool to 70 °F within two hours and to 41 °F or below within four hours.
  • When the roast has properly cooled, cover and store overnight in the refrigerator.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at or below 41 °F.
  • The following day, preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • Remove the pork roast from the pans. Do not discard solids or liquid left in the pan; they will be used to make the gravy.
  • Slice the pork into approximately 2 oz portions. Verify weight using a portion scale. Shingle the sliced pork into two clean 2-inch-deep full-size pans. Cover pans with foil.
  • Bake pork, covered, until fully reheated, approximately 20-25 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Reheat to a minimum of 165 °F for 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • While the pork is reheating, prepare the gravy.
  • Transfer the vegetables and juices from the pork roasting pans to a tilt skillet/braiser. Dust with flour and stir to combine well. Heat over medium high heat, bringing mixture to a simmer.
  • Simmer the gravy until it thickens slightly, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the water and tomato paste; stir well to combine. When gravy has thickened, ladle 1 qt over each pan of sliced pork roast.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve the remaining gravy on the side.
  • Serve one 2 oz portion sliced pork topped with approximately 1 oz gravy using a 1 oz ladle.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Pork Grillades State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
2 oz pork and 1 oz gravy
Calories
184
Total Fat
 
7.66
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.62
g
16
%
Cholesterol
 
52
mg
17
%
Sodium
 
70
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
12
g
4
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1.6
g
7
%
Total Sugars
 
4.4
g
5
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
561
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Vitamin D
 
10000
IU
66667
%
Calcium
 
26.4
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.47
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide

Notes

Suggest serving with grits.
Optional ingredients are not included in the recipe nutrient analysis. Addition of optional ingredients may change crediting and/or nutrition information.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included in this guide may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #3: Complex

Creole Seasoning Blend

Makes about 12 oz (2 ½ cups 2 Tbsp)
Garlic, granulated ½ cup
Paprika ½ cup
Smoked Paprika ½ cup
Chili Powder ¼ cup
Black Pepper, ground ¼ cup
Cayenne Pepper 2 Tbsp 2 tsp
Onion Powder 2 Tbsp
Celery Salt 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Dry Mustard 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Thyme Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp 1 tsp
Oregano Leaves, dried 1 Tbsp
Critical Control Point: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  2. Transfer to a plastic seasoning container and store in a cool, dry location until ready to use.
Note: Be sure to use granulated garlic, not garlic powder, to make sure product will sprinkle freely.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
Gravy: About 6 lb/3 qt
Pork: About 6 lb 4 oz
100 Servings:
Gravy: About 12 lb/1 gal 2 qt
Pork: About 12 lb 8 oz