Pork Chops with Almond

PORK CHOPS WITH ALMOND


INGREDIENTS:


  • 4 Pork loin chops ( 1 inch thick )
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup brow rice , uncooked 
  • 2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves (chopped well)
  • 2 tablespoons silvered toasted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons dried and finely chopped apricots

DIRECTIONS: 

In 1 1/2 quart saucepan, mix brown rice, chicken broth, apricots, marjoram and almonds.
Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer about 10 - 12 minutes until rice is well tender.
Stir in parsley.

Cut a 3 inch pocket in each pork chop, cutting from fat sides almost to bone.
Spoon about 2 tablespoons rice mixture in to each pocket.
Secure pockets with toothpicks. 

Set oven controlling to broil. 
Place pork broiler pan rack. Broil with tops 5-6 inches from heat about 10 minutes, turn.
Broil about 10-15 minutes longer for medium doneness ( 160 degrees )
To serve now - heat preserves, brush over pork and serve. ( 4 servings )

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