Pork Chop And Onion Rice Bake
["6 pork chops, cut 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick", "2 Tbsp. lard or drippings", "1 c. uncooked rice", "1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix", "hot water", "1 can sliced mushrooms (optional)", "2 Tbsp. diced pimento"]
["Brown chops in lard or drippings.", "Spread rice in bottom of baking dish (13 1/2 x 9 x 2-inch).", "Reserve 1 tablespoon of seasonings from envelope of onion soup mix and sprinkle remaining seasonings and bits of onion over rice.", "Drain mushrooms and pimento.", "Add hot water to total 3 cups liquid and pour over rice. Arrange browned chops on top of rice and sprinkle with reserved seasonings."]
["pork chops", "lard", "rice", "onion soup", "water", "mushrooms", "pimento"]