4 lean pork chops, trim fat
1 tbsp. shortening
4 c. tart cooking apples, sliced
1/4 c. raisins (optional)
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. Brer Rabbit molasses (or Old Barrel)
1/4 c. water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle chops with salt; saute in shortening until brown. Mix together apples, raisins and lemon rind. Place in 2-quart greased baking dish. Combine molasses with water; pour over apple mixture. Put in browned pork chops. Cover and bake 1 hour. Remove cover and bake 1/2 hour more. Makes 4 servings.