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parmesan pork chops and rice

(1 rating)
mounces avatar
Recipe by
Sali Mounce
@mounces
Downing, WI

This is so good and so easy, it's a beginner's delight! Easy to dress up and use for a dinner buffet!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For parmesan pork chops and rice

  • 6 lg
    1/2 " thick pork chops
  • 1 1/2 c
    instant rice (e.g., minute rice, brown or white)
  • 1 can
    20 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 jar
    pasta sauce (use your choice of red sauce)
  • 1-1.5 c
    beef stock (you can buy stock or make your own with bouillon)
  • 1 clove
    garlic, chopped fine
  • black pepper
  • salt (i like to use garlic salt for the added taste)
  • 1 pinch
    oregano, dried or fresh
  • italian seasoning or individual seasonings, as you wish
  • 1 1/2 c
    parmesan/romano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 c
    virgin olive oil

How To Make parmesan pork chops and rice

  • 1
    Add the olive oil to a large fry pan over medium heat; add chopped garlic and stir; then add pork chops and brown on each side (about 2 min)
  • 2
    While chops are browning, spray a large metal or glass cake pan with olive oil; spread the rice into the bottom of the pan
  • 3
    Place browned chops over the rice in a single layer.
  • 4
    In a large bowl, pour the chopped tomatoes, pasta sauce and seasonings -- season to your own taste. I like a lot of garlic and less oregano -- use your own taste! Stir and add the beef stock. Stir, then pour carefully over the pork chops, making sure all are covered. There will be a lot of tomato sauce, but much will be absorbed into the rice.
  • 5
    With a spatula or spoon, carefully lift the corner of each chop so the sauce gets underneath and into the rice.
  • 6
    Sprinkle 1/4 cup (or more if you like) of parmesan/romano cheese over the top of the chop mixture. If you prefer, you can also use fresh shredded parmesan or romano cheeses.
  • 7
    Cover and place into the 325 degree oven for 50 minutes; remove cover and return to the over for 10-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done.
  • 8
    Remove from oven, and sprinkle freshly shredded, or dry Italian cheeses and some fresh chopped parsley over the entire dish. Serve each portion by lifting with a large spatula, so rice and chop is removed together.
  • 9
    Add a green salad, some steamed carrots, and some crusty bread for a quick and easy supper -- or an impressive buffet dish!!
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