To-Po Pork Chops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 pork chops
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 medium potatoes, pared and cut into 1/8-inch slices
1 medium onion, sliced

Preparation

Trim excess fat from chops.
Lightly grease heavy skillet with fat from one chop.
Brown chops on both sides.
Season each side with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Remove chops; drain fat from skillet.
Add tomatoes to skillet; break up with fork.
Mix in water, 1 teaspoon salt, the basil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Layer potatoes in tomato mixture.
Arrange onions over potatoes.
Top with chops.
Cover tightly.
Simmer 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender and chops are done.
Makes 6 servings.