Southern pork au gratin

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(5.5 ounces) Idaho au gratin potato mix
1smallGreen pepper, cut into thin strips
cupHot water
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
cupBarbecue sauce, divided
4Thin rib-cut pork chops (about 1 pound) Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In 3-quart microwave-safe casserole combine potatoes, green pepper, water, butter and 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; cook on High 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in sauce mix.

Arrange pork chops on potatoes with the bone tips towards the center.

Brush chops with half of the remaining barbecue sauce. Re-cover; cook on Medium 7 to 8 minutes. Turn chops over and brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Re-cover; cook on Medium 7 to 8 minutes or until chops are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994