STUFFED BAKED PORK CHOPS

Ingredients:

• 4 rib pork chops, 1 inch thick
• 1 Tbsp. minced onion
• ¼ cup diced celery
• 2 Tbsp. melted drippings
• ⅛ tsp. poultry seasoning (optional)
• ½ cup bouillon or broth
• 1½ tsp. salt
• 2 cups dry bread cubes
• ½ tsp. salt
• ⅛ tsp. pepper
• ¼ tsp. sage
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, fry the onions and celery in drippings until tender.
3. Combine the bread cubes, ½ tsp. salt, pepper, sage, poultry seasoning, and broth. Mix lightly.
4. Cut a pocket to the bone on the side of each chop. Stuff the pocket with the dressing mixture and fasten with a toothpick.
5. Season the chops and brown them in a heavy skillet.
6. Add ¼ cup water to the skillet. Cover and bake in a moderate oven at 350°F for about 50 minutes.