Stuffed Pork Chops Ol

Name: Stuffed Pork Chops Ol
Ingredients: 6 to 8 rib pork chops, cut 1 1/2 inch thick with pockets for stuffing; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 2 Tbsp. lard or drippings; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 to 8 rib pork chops, cut 1 1/2 inch thick with pockets for stuffing
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 Tbsp. lard or drippings
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Combine cooked rice, cheese, pecans, green pepper, celery, and thyme.
2

Fill each pocket with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of stuffing. Lightly brown chops in lard or drippings.
3

Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper, place on rack in roasting pan and cover securely with foil.
4

Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 30 minutes longer or until meat is done.