Apple Pork Chop + Rice Casserole
Source of Recipe
from EdieD
Recipe Link: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pork-Chop-Supper/Detail.aspx
Apple Pork Chop + Rice Casserole
3 medium tart apple, cored
6 (3/4 inch) thick bone-in pork chops
2-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons chopped onion
2-1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cut apples width wise in half. Peel and chop each half of apple;
set aside. Cut remaining halfs into three rings; set aside.
Sprinkle chops with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
In a skillet, brown chops in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish; keep warm.
In same skillet, cook and stir rice and onion in drippings until rice
is lightly browned.
Stir in the water, bouillon and remaining salt.
Stir in chopped apple.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Spoon rice mixture around pork chops in dish.
Combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; brush over apples
slices. Arrange apple slices on top of chops.
Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes or until pork juices run clear
and rice is cooked.
Makes 6 servings.
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