PORK AND DUMPLINGS

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A down home favorite for the whole family. This is comfort food!

Provided by Dorsey Marshall, Jr.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 pork chops
2 quarts water
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pork chops in an oven-safe pan, pour in 2 quarts water and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove pork from broth and set aside and keep warm.
  • Cut the shortening in the flour and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add hot water until it forms ball. Place dough on a floured surface and roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares.
  • Place pan full of broth on medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Drop biscuits in and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Serve spooned over cooked pork chops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 404.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

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