EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS – Milk Braised Pork Chops – January 1 – Eight Maids a Milking

Instructions

1. Place the salt and sugar and 1-quart water in a bowl and mix.  Add the pork chops and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. In a large pan over medium heat add the bacon.  Cook until the bacon is done.  Place the bacon in the bottom of an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish.
4. Place the pork chops in the pan and brown for 2-3 minutes per side.  Place the pork chops on top of the bacon.
5. Add the milk, garlic, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, baking soda, paprika, and mustard to the pan.  Turn the heat up to medium-high.  Stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by about half.  Remove the bay leaf and pour over the pork chops.
6. Place in the oven and cook for 45 minutes, until the pork chops are done.