Southern-style Pork Chops

These are moist and tender and delicious! Pork Chops, Southern Style Preparation time: 25 minutes Baking Time: 1 hr. Oven temp: 350 F. ~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.~ 4 center-cut pork chops, 3/4 to 1-inch thick 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 2-1/2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup long-grain rice 4 slices tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick 4 slices white onions. 1/4-inch thick 4 slices green pepper, 1/4-inch thick Preparation: 1. Sprinkle chops on both sides, using 1-1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the lemon-pepper. 2. In heavy skillet, brown chops in butter over medium-high heat. Remove to platter. Add dissolved bouillon cubes and Worcestershire sauce, scraping skillet to loosen pan drippings. Stir in rice. 3. Cook rice in bouillon mixture according to package directions for half the time required. No aditional salt is needed. 4. Place partially cooked rice and liquid in bottom of oiled baking dish. Arrange chops on top. Over each chop place 1 slice each of tomato, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with remaining salt and lemon-pepper. Cover tightly with foil. 5. Bake at 350 F. for 1 hour or until chops are easily pierced with a fork. For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients. For 8 servings: Double the ingredients.

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