Recipe: Southwestern Pork Chop Bake (using rice and stewed tomatoes)

SOUTHWESTERN PORK CHOP BAKE

2 tbsp butter (or bacon drippings)
1 large onion, sliced
4 to 6 pork chops
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 cup uncooked rice
3 cups water
4 cups stewed tomatoes
1 tsp ground Mexican oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp salt

Saute onion in oil in a large deep skillet or casserole. Remove and set aside.

Brown chops in the same pan and remove to a plate.

Add the chiles and onions in the pan and mix. Top each chop with some of the mixture.

Add the rice to the pan; cover with 3 cups water and tomatoes. Stir in the seasonings and top with the chops.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, basting at least twice.

Makes 4-6 servings
From: Terry,tx - 01-18-98