This is a recipe, probably found on the side of the Heinz Ketchup bottle in the 50's or 60's and was served at my house a couple of times a month during the winter. Easy peasy and delicious.
Course
Main
Cuisine
Canadian
Prep Time5minutes
Cook Time50minutes
Total Time55minutes
Servings8
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
8know-your-farmer pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4-inch thick
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
6thin lemon slices, about 1/4-inch thick
1/2cuppacked brown sugar
1cupketchup(my homemade ketchup is wonderful in this dish, but Heinz is the classic)
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350F
Season pork; place in casserole dish, layered, if necessary
Slice lemons; place one slice in centre of each chop
Mix ketchup and sugar together; dollop equal amounts on each chop
Bake, covered for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for 20 more minutes, until crispy caramelization starts to happen on the top of the chops
Serve immediately with mashed potatoes and a crisp green seasonal salad