Smoked Pork Chops with Dressing

Name: Smoked Pork Chops with Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
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

"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."

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 thermometer reads 160°.