Pork and Dumplings

Chilly weather calls for stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, and this easy dish sticks with the best of them. Pork chops are oven-baked in a seasoned broth, then home-made dumplings are steamed in the same broth and served over the chops.

• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ cup hot water
• 2 quarts water
• 8 pork chops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place pork chops in an oven-safe pan, pour in 2 quarts water and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove pork from broth and set aside and keep warm.

Step 3

Cut the shortening in the flour and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add hot water until it forms ball. Place dough on a floured surface and roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 inch squares.

Step 4

Place pan full of broth on medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Drop biscuits in and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Serve spooned over cooked pork chops.