6 pork chops, 3/4" thick 1/4 c. lard or drippings 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 med. onions, chopped 1 (8 oz.) pkg. herb seasoned stuffing mix 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of celery soup 1/2 c. water 2 apples, chopped (about 2 c.) 3 c. chopped zucchini squash Lightly brown chops in lard or drippings in large glass ceramic skillet; remove chops from skillet and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook onion in drippings in skillet 3 to 5 minutes; stir in stuffing mix and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Combine soup with water. Add chopped apple and zucchini and diluted soup to stuffing mixture, stirring lightly to combine; place in large glass ceramic open roaster. Place pork chops on top of stuffing. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake in a slow oven (325 degrees) for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 15 minutes or until chops are done. 6 servings. Smoked pork chops can be used. In this case do not brown chops. |