Pork Chops Baked in Orange Sauce

Submitted by CJAY8248

"From my collection of handwritten recipes 1964."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 6 chops
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 thick pork loin chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• oil for browning sauce

directions

1. In a small amount of oil, brown chops on both sides, allowing about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to greased medium casserole. In a minimum amount of the fat left from the chops, brown onions and celery. Turn onto chops. Combine thyme, orange juice and wine vinegar; sprinkle over chops in casserole, cover and bake at 350* 50-60 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove cover for last 10 minutes; thicken sauce.