HOW ABOUT SOME CHOPS?
© Vaudie E. Harrison
Well, I'll be cooking some Pork Chops for my family. You see, my Wife is working on a dress that will be worn by our Granddaughter during our Daughter's wedding next weekend and won't have the time, or the desire, to cook. So, tonight I'll be the Chef.
Nothing fancy, just Pork Chops cooked in a frying pan. Of course, I'll season them with a little Worcestershire Sauce, a touch of Garlic Salt, and some Salt and Pepper.
Now, on the other hand, if my Wife were cooking them, she would be dipping them in some Milk, and coating them with some Cracker Crumbs before she put them in the pan. They're great tasting that way, but I sorta like things simple.
There are times, however, when we do get a little more fancy and prepare Stuffed Pork Chops and I'll give you a couple of ways to prepare those.
One important thing, when stuffing Pork Chops, is to have your Butcher cut the Chops double thick. By doing so, you'll have plenty of thickness to make a pocket for the stuffing.
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STUFFED PORK CHOPS
6 Large Pork Chops (Double Thick)
1 1/2 Cups Whole Kernel Corn
1 1/2 Cups Bread Crumbs
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 Tablespoons Parsley (Minced)
3/4 teaspoon Sage
1 Tablespoon Onion (Grated)
1 Cup Tart Apple (Finely Diced)
1 Egg
3 Tablespoons Milk
Shortening (As Needed)
Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
Slice a pocket in each Pork Chop on the side opposite the bone (The Meat Side). Cut the pocket almost, but not quite to the bone. Combine all the other ingredients, except the Shortening, and mix well. Stuff the pockets that you cut into the chops with the mixture. Melt a small amount of Shortening in a Pan and brown the Pork Chops on both sides. Place the Pork Chops in a baking dish or pan, season to taste with Salt and Pepper, add a little water, and bake in a moderate over (350F) for about one hour (or until tender). Serves Six. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
NEW ENGLAND STYLE STUFFED PORK CHOPS
Prepare as above, except stuff with the following mixture.
1/2 Cup Celery (Chopped)
2 Tablespoons Onion (Minced)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Minced)
1 Cup Soft Bread Crumbs
1 teaspoon Butter or Margarine (Melted)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Cranberry Sauce (Jelled or Whole Berry)
Mix all the ingredients well, and stuff the Pork Chops as described above. Brown the Pork Chops on both sides and bake in a moderate oven (350F) for about one hour or until the Pork Chops are tender.
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