Saucy Simmered Chops
cooking spray 8 to 12 thin boneless pork chops, trimmed 1 pound frozen French style green beans 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups white or brown rice 2 ribs celery 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 1 cup water 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 10 ounce can sliced mushrooms freshly ground pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon salt , optional butter or margarine, optional Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a large nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Brown chops on both sides at medium high. While meat is browning, rinse green beans in colander under cold water. Place in a medium size microwave safe pot or casserole dish with lid. Cover, microwave at high for 5 minutes, then let stand. Combine rice and 3 cups water in a oven safe pot with lid. Cover and place in hot oven. Set timer for 55 minutes. Chop celery finely and sprinkle over pork chops. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, 1 cup water, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and drained mushrooms in a bowl. Stir until well mixed and add to pork chop pan. Stir, cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to a simmer until the timer rings for the rice. Check the sauce occasionally. Add pepper to green beans. Microwave at high for 2 additional minutes, just before serving. Salt and butter, if desired. Serves 4 to 6. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
