INGREDIENTS:
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or shortening
* 4 center-cut loin pork chops
* 4 tablespoons flour, seasoned with salt, pepper, and paprika
* 1 cup water or chicken broth
* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion tops
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* dash cayenne pepper
* salt and pepper to taste
* bay leaf
PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Dredge pork chops in seasoned flour and brown both sides in the hot fat. Pour in 1 cup of water or broth; add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until pork is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.Remove bay leaf.
Serves 4.