Post by chief_cook2 on Apr 4, 2004 15:03:36 GMT -6
3/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops (about 1-inch thick)
1 tablespoon oil
4 fresh pineapple rings (about 1/4-inch thick)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup water
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spoon preserves and butter into 8- or 9-inch-square baking pan. Place in oven until butter is melted; stir to combine and spread over bottom of pan.
2. Meanwhile, brown chops in hot oil over high heat, approximately 2 minutes per side.
3. Place pineapple rings in baking pan. Sprinkle rice evenly over surface of pan; pour water over rice. Place one browned chop on top of each pineapple ring.
4. Cover and bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 30 minutes. To serve, turn pan over onto serving platter.
Makes 4 servings