One-Dish Pork Chops

• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 6 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops (about 2 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons regular rice, uncooked and divided
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and sliced into rings
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 cup water

1. Melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sprinkle pork chops with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 /4 teaspoon pepper, and brown on both sides in oil . Drain chops on paper towels, and pour off remaining grease in skillet.
3. Return pork chops to skillet. Place 1 tablespoon rice and 1 slice tomato, onion, and green pepper on each. Cover layers with tomato juice and water. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cover and bring to a boil . Reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Transfer chops to a serving platter, and serve immediately.

shortening, pork chops, salt, pepper, regular rice, tomato, onion, green pepper, tomato juice, water

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/one-dish-pork-chops (may not work)