Rhubarb Pork Chop Bake
True, it's a little unusual to combine rhubarb with meat in an entree, but my family loves this recipe! It was created by my mother in an effort to use abundant rhubarb from our farm garden. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, too!
-Edie deSpain
Logon, Utah
SERVINGS
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4
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CATEGORY
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Main Dish
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
15 min. |
COOK
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40 min.
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TOTAL
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55 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb (1/2-inch pieces)
- 4 slices day-old bread, crusts removed and cubed
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, cook the chops in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until chops are lightly browned; drain. Sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, bread cubes, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and allspice.
Place half of the rhubarb mixture in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with chops and remaining rhubarb mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or a meat thermometer reaches 160°. Yield: 4 servings.