Slim Harpo 1924 – 1970

 

Born James Moore in Lobdell, Louisiana, he was the eldest in an orphaned family, he worked as a longshoreman and building worker during the late 1930s and early 1940s. He began performing in Baton Rouge bars under the name Harmonica Slim and later accompanied his brother-in-law, Lightnin' Slim, both live and in the studio.

 
Koda, Cub. Biography of Slim Harpo at AllMusic.

Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches

6 pork chops, 1 inch thick 

2 teaspoons seasoned salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder 

1½ Tablespoons yellow mustard

1 teaspoon paprika 

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ cup wheat flour 

½ cup vegetable oil

Prepare pork chops 1 hour before cooking. Rinse pork chops thoroughly under cold running water. Pat chops dry with heavy paper towels. Set aside.

In a small bowl, mix seasoned salt, garlic powder, prepared mustard, paprika and black pepper.

Rub ¾ teaspoon of seasoning on each chop. Completely coat each chop with flour then wrap with Saran Wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour before cooking.

Heat vegetable oil in cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add pork chops and brown on both sides for 10-12 minutes.

Remove cooked pork chops from skillet and set on paper towels to drain grease.