Italian Pork And Rice Recipes

ITALIAN STYLE PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle pork chops with a little salt and pepper.
• Brown chops on both sides in oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Remove chops from skillet; drain and set aside.
• Cut the top off of 1 bell pepper; remove the seeds.
• Cut six 1/4 -inch thick rings from the other bell pepper; set aside.
• Seed and chop remaining bell pepper.
• Combine chopped green pepper, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, water, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl and mix well.
• Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Slowly pour tomato mixture over rice.
• Arrange pork chops over the rice mixture.
• Top each pork chop with a pepper ring.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour or until rice is tender.

ITALIAN RIBS AND RICE

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook over low heat for 1-1/4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs and set aside; drain. , In the same pan, bring tomatoes and water to a boil. Stir in the rice, green pepper, garlic, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and Italian seasoning. Place ribs over rice; sprinkle with remaining salt. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until rice and meat are tender.

PARMESAN PORK CHOPS AND RICE

Steps:

• 1. Add the olive oil to a large fry pan over medium heat; add chopped garlic and stir; then add pork chops and brown on each side (about 2 min)
• 2. While chops are browning, spray a large metal or glass cake pan with olive oil; spread the rice into the bottom of the pan
• 3. Place browned chops over the rice in a single layer.
• 4. In a large bowl, pour the chopped tomatoes, pasta sauce and seasonings -- season to your own taste. I like a lot of garlic and less oregano -- use your own taste! Stir and add the beef stock. Stir, then pour carefully over the pork chops, making sure all are covered. There will be a lot of tomato sauce, but much will be absorbed into the rice.
• 5. With a spatula or spoon, carefully lift the corner of each chop so the sauce gets underneath and into the rice.
• 6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup (or more if you like) of parmesan/romano cheese over the top of the chop mixture. If you prefer, you can also use fresh shredded parmesan or romano cheeses.
• 7. Cover and place into the 325 degree oven for 50 minutes; remove cover and return to the over for 10-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done.
• 8. Remove from oven, and sprinkle freshly shredded, or dry Italian cheeses and some fresh chopped parsley over the entire dish. Serve each portion by lifting with a large spatula, so rice and chop is removed together.
• 9. Add a green salad, some steamed carrots, and some crusty bread for a quick and easy supper -- or an impressive buffet dish!!

PORK SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges and top with minced cilantro.