"This is very classic Cajun fricassee...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 (8-ounce) pork coppa or shoulder chops
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Salt
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Ground black pepper
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Cayenne pepper
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2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1¾ cups oil, divided
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½ pound bacon, diced
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½ pound tasso, diced
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2 onions, chopped
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1 large bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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4 stalks celery, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 fresh bay leaves*
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2 large sprigs fresh thyme
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2 quarts chicken stock
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Hot cooked rice
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Garnish: chopped green onion