Baked Pork Chops and Rice
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3 1/2 cups beef stock
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce)
(optional
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- pepper and garlic powder, to tastesalt
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add in 3 Tablespoons salted butter until it starts to melt. Then add in 1 1/2 cups long grain rice along with 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and 1/2 cup chopped celery.
- 3
Stir and cook until rice begins to brown slightly and onion and celery soften just a bit.
- 4
Then put rice mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish.
- 5
Pour 3 1/2 cups beef stock evenly over rice. Then pour on 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (if using).
- 6
Using that same skillet you used for the rice, over high heat (you want it good and hot) add in 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 7
Season both sides of 4 bone-in pork chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste.
- 8
Place 2 pork chops in the skillet at a time and brown both sides. You aren't cooking them all the way through. You just want to get a nice brown color on both sides (about 2 minutes per side).
- 9
Follow the same process for the last 2 pork chops.
- 10
Place pork chops on top of rice mixture in baking dish.
- 11
Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Place in oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
- 12
The rice should be tender and the liquid absorbed and pork chops should be thoroughly cooked to 145F degrees.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, satisfying meal that truly feels like home? Our Baked Pork Chops and Rice recipe brings together tender bone-in pork chops and savory, seasoned rice in one delicious dish that's perfect for any night of the week.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines because it delivers an entire meal in one go, with minimal fuss. The seasoned long grain rice, enriched with butter, onion, celery, and robust beef stock, bakes right alongside the chops, infusing every bite with incredible flavor. It's a method that ensures both your pork chops and rice are perfectly cooked and bursting with homemade taste.
What truly sets this apart is how effortlessly the flavors meld. As the bone-in pork chops bake, their savory juices drip down into the rice, creating an exceptionally rich and aromatic base. You'll enjoy tender, juicy pork chops with a beautifully browned exterior, alongside fluffy, deeply flavored rice that's punctuated by the sweetness of onion and crunch of celery. The entire dish offers a heartwarming, wholesome experience, reminiscent of classic Sunday dinners.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust this recipe to your pantry or preferences. While beef stock provides deep flavor, you could use chicken or vegetable stock for a slightly different profile. Don't have celery? Increase the onion slightly or add diced carrots for color and sweetness. The Worcestershire sauce is optional, so you can omit it if you prefer a simpler flavor, or add a splash of soy sauce for an umami boost.
Serving & Context
This Baked Pork Chops and Rice is a complete meal in itself, making it ideal for busy weeknights or a relaxed family dinner. Serve it straight from the baking dish for a rustic presentation, perhaps with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables on the side to complete the spread.