Southern-style Pork Chops

Description
Here is a colorful and delicious dish that is easy to prepare and a meal in itself. Serve for a festive dinner with a molded apricot and pineapple salad, hot biscuits, and a tart apple pie for dessert. These are moist and tender and delicious!
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Preparation Time: 25 Minutes
 * Baking Time: 1 Hr.
 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 4 center-cut pork chops, ¾ to 1-inch thick
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 2½ cups boiling water
 * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
 * 1 cup long-grain rice
 * 4 slices tomatoes, ¼-inch thick
 * 4 slices white onions, ¼-inch thick
 * 4 slices green pepper, ¼-inch thick

Directions

 * 1) Sprinkle chops on both sides, using 1¼ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the lemon pepper.
 * 2) In heavy skillet, brown chops in butter over medium-high heat.
 * 3) Remove to platter.
 * 4) Add dissolved bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce, scraping skillet to loosen pan drippings.
 * 5) Stir in rice.
 * 6) Cook rice in bouillon mixture according to package directions for half the time required. No additional salt is needed.
 * 7) Place partially cooked rice and liquid in bottom of oiled baking dish.
 * 8) Arrange chops on top.
 * 9) Over each chop place 1 slice each of tomato, onion and green pepper.
 * 10) Sprinkle with remaining salt and lemon pepper.
 * 11) Cover tightly with foil.
 * 12) Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until chops are easily pierced with a fork.