Baked Pork Chops and Dirty Rice

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Pork Chops: - 8 pork chops (12 ounces each) - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Dirty Rice: - 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice - 1/2 cup chopped onion - 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper - 1/2 cup chopped celery - 1/4 cup chopped garlic - 1 pound ground pork - 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup - 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef broth - 1/2 cup water - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 teaspoon dried basil - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 60-75 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the pork chops in the flour mixture.
3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides.
4. For the dirty rice, cook the rice according to package directions.
5. In the same skillet used for the pork chops, sauté the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened.
6. Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned.
7. Stir in the tomato soup, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
8. Spread the dirty rice in the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish. Top with the pork chops.
9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1 pork chop and 1/2 cup dirty rice) contains approximately:

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 grams
• Fat: 25 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Perfect for a family meal or special occasion
• Can be easily customized to your own taste preferences

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were so tender and juicy, and the dirty rice was flavorful and comforting."
• "I love how easy this dish is to make. It's a great way to impress guests without having to spend hours in the kitchen."
• "I made this for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how tasty it was."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
• If you don't have ground pork, you can substitute ground beef or turkey.
• For a more flavorful dirty rice, use a flavorful stock instead of water.
• Serve the baked pork chops and dirty rice with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.