How to Make Pork Chops and Dirty Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pork chops and dirty rice is a classic Southern dish that combines the savory flavor of tender pork chops with the rich and spicy taste of Cajun-style rice. This dish is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

The key to this recipe is the combination of juicy pork chops and flavorful dirty rice. The pork chops are seasoned with a blend of spices and pan-seared to perfection, providing a delicious and tender main course. The dirty rice...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 4 (6 ounce) pork chops
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 pork chops

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; brown the pork chops on both sides. Remove the pork chops from the skillet, reserving the drippings in the skillet; add the onion soup mix and the water to the drippings; cook and stir until hot.
  • Spread the rice evenly into the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Lay the pork chops atop the rice. Pour the mixture from the skillet over the pork chops and rice; cover.
  • Place covered dish in preheated oven and bake 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, another 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    398 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 368mg