Braised Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

pork chops (3/4 to 1 inch thick)
shortening
water

Preparation

Brown pork chops slowly on both sides in amount of hot shortening; season with salt and pepper.
Add a little hot water if desired.
Cover tightly.
Cook over low heat about 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.
Make gravy from pan juices if desired.