Ingredients
1 3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup rice
2 slice bacon
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp water
3 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
4 pork chops
Directions
In saucepan, bring the water to a boil (may need more water). Stir in
rice and boil 20 minutes.
In skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble,
reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings. Set aside.
In bowl, combine eggs and the 2 Tbsp. water. In the skillet, cook
eggs in 1 Tbsp. reserved drippings. Add drained rice, bacon, onion
and the 3 Tbsp. soy sauce to eggs; mix well. Turn into a greased 1
1/2 quart casserole.
In skillet, brown the chops in 1 Tbsp. drippings. Arrange chops atop
rice mixture; brush with additional soy sauce. Bake, tightly covered,
in a 350 degree oven for about 40 minutes or until chops are tender.
Posted by: Debbie Carlson (D.CARLSON - GEnie)
Servings: 6 servings
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