SIMMERED PORK CHOPS W/ RICE ALMONDINE CASSEROLE

Simmered Pork Chops w/ Rice Almondine Casserole image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large pork chops
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced very thin
1/4 c water
1 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
1 Tbsp soy sauce
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 c sherry
RICE CASSEROLE
2 c cooked rice
1/2 c sour cream (can use light)
1/2 c frozen peas, thawed and drained
salt & pepper to taste
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 c soft bread crumbs
6 Tbsp slivered almonds

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, add oil and heat until hot. Brown the pork chops on both sides over medium-low heat.
2. Add the onion slices and combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add to the pork chops and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until pork chops are almost done.
3. Add sherry and continue simmering, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
4. For rice casserole, preheat oven to 350-375 degrees F. Prepare casserole dish. Combine the cooked rice, sour cream, peas, salt & pepper. Spoon rice mixture into casserole dish and dot with butter. Combine the breadcrumbs and almonds and sprinkle mixture over the rice. Bake for approx. 5-10 minutes or until heated through and breadcrumbs are toasted slightly.