Happy Pork Chops

I don't know what makes a pork chop happy... but it must be this recipe.

Enjoy!!!
Macdaddy

2 lb. pork loin chops (3/4 to 1-in. thick), seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tbsp. corn or olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small white onion, chopped
2 cups uncooked rice
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 medium jalapeno chiles, minced (or to taste)
1 cup beer or water2 cups chicken broth
chopped cilantro



Heat oil in large skillet, add pork.

Sear pork on both sides on medium-high heat just until brown, about one minute on each side. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil.

Add garlic and onion to skillet.
Cook and stir until tender, about two minutes, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of skillet.

Add rice, stirring constantly until rice just begins to brown, about three to four minutes.
Add tomatoes, chiles, beer and broth or water. Bring to a boil; cover.
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes.

Place pork on top of rice; cover.
Simmer for 10 minutes.

Let stand five minutes before serving.

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.



Chicken broth or water may be substituted for the beer in this recipe.
If using water only, additional salt and pepper may be needed.


Makes six servings.