6-7 pork chops, cut to 1 - 1 1/2 inches thick
2 tbsp. lard or drippings
1 c. uncooked rice
1 env. onion soup mix
1 can golden mushroom soup
Hot water

Brown chops in lard or drippings. Spread rice in bottom of rectangular baking dish (13x9x2 inch). Reserve 1 tablespoon of seasonings from envelope of onion soup mix and sprinkle remaining seasonings and bits of onion over rice. Arrange browned chops on top of rice mixture.

Add hot water to golden mushroom soup to total 3 cups liquid and pour over rice and chops, sprinkle chops with reserved onion soup mix, cover tightly with foil and bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees) until just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Depending upon thickness of chops. Remove foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes longer, or until any excess liquid evaporates. Makes 6 servings.