Pork Chops with Lima Beans

How to make Pork Chops with Lima Beans Recipe - Except for game, pork is America's most traditional meat. The earliest settlers brought pigs with them, and they were let loose to fatten in the woods. Pork farmers have come a long way in breeding leaner, higher protein pork. For that reason, it is important not to overcook it or the meat will be dry.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 large pork chops
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon each dried sage, salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter or vegetable shortening
1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans, partially thawed
1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 chopped green onions

Method:
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

Wipe pork chops; set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour, sage, salt and pepper. Dredge pork chops in flour mixture.

In a large heavy skillet, heat butter or shortening. Add pork chops. Brown over medium heat on both sides.

Put chops into a shallow baking dish. Top with lima beans and onions. Pour cider or juice into skillet in which chops were browned; scrape up drippings. Pour over chops in baking dish.

Bake 45 minutes; pour cream over. Bake 15 minutes longer. Top with chopped green onions. Serve hot.