Smoked Pork Chops with Dressing Recipe

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"Tender smoked pork chops are a nice change of pace topped with a delicious moist dressing," shares Rebecca Baird of Salt Lake City, Utah. "A hint of orange flavor adds interest."

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Smoked Pork Chops with Dressing Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 large navel orange
2 smoked bone-in pork rib chops (3/4 inch thick and about 1 pound)
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup seasoned croutons
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons chicken broth

Directions

Grate 1 teaspoon orange peel; set aside. Peel and section the orange. Set four segments aside; coarsely chop remaining segments and set aside.
In a skillet, brown pork chops on both sides in oil. Place chops in an ungreased 9-in. square baking dish; set aside.
In the same skillet, saute the celery, onion and parsley in butter until tender. Add the croutons, walnuts and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in broth and reserved chopped orange and peel. Cook 1 minute longer.
Spoon dressing over the chops; top with reserved orange segments. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 631 calories, 43 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 120 mg cholesterol, 537 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 36 g protein.

Originally published as Smoked Pork Chops with Dressing in Taste of Home August/September 2001, p11