Pork Chop Dinner and Price

**latierra84** · 08-01-2007, 04:38 PM

Pork chops, brown rice and veggies

pork chops - $1.29 pound
brown rice - .08cents/serving
lettuce - 99cents/bunch
tomato - 3lbs/$1
cucumber - 3/$1
broccoli - .65/bunch
red bell pepper - 3/$1
green bell pepper - 4/$1

total cost for our two serving dinner... $3.54!

DH does this impression of me. He says that I leave a very tempting plate on the counter.. walk away to get my camera, he comes in wanting to sneak a taste and I catch him with a veggie or two in his mouth. then he says.. in his most womanly voice... NO! Not yet, I have to take a picture for FV. Get!

LOL too funny cause its TRUE.

**Missy** · 08-01-2007, 04:50 PM

looks delish!

**getnrichslowly** · 08-01-2007, 06:31 PM

Thank you for posting the pictures!
I would but DH is picking up steak and shake (at least we are using a coupon)
It's way toooooo hot to cook.

**quiltergirl** · 08-01-2007, 08:52 PM

My that looks tastey with all the fresh veggies! I'd have to substitute a baked or broiled chicken breast for the pork chop though -- but that would be easy enough.

**Missourimom** · 08-01-2007, 10:42 PM

Um, would you mind sharing how you make your pork chops with me? It looks delicious.

**latierra84** · 08-01-2007, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by Missourimom

Um, would you mind sharing how you make your pork chops with me? It looks delicious.

i dont mind at all!! ok. its super simple.

i just pan fry them with very little vegetable oil.
i rub in a little lemon pepper seasoning in and place in the pan. anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes on one side, depending on how high the heat is and then flip. thats it. with these, i added some parsley flakes before i flipped (cause i like the way it makes the meat look)

i let the meat cook all the way through at a low-med heat and then once theyre cook well, i turn the heat up at the end to get the golden brown color.

**latierra84** · 08-01-2007, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by quiltergirl

My that looks tastey with all the fresh veggies! I'd have to substitute a baked or broiled chicken breast for the pork chop though -- but that would be easy enough.

three out of four of our meat meals are made with chicken and im constantly looking for new recipes.

**latierra84** · 08-01-2007, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by getnrichslowly

Thank you for posting the pictures!
I would but DH is picking up steak and shake (at least we are using a coupon)
It's way toooooo hot to cook.

oh i feel ya. we're in texas and although its not as hot as it normally is for this time of year, i aim to make quick meals to keep the cooking heat to a minimum. today actually, our power went out. sure was glad for that electric stove of ours! we ate by candle light.

**bumplett** · 08-02-2007, 12:53 AM

wow - that looks fantastic!

**baxjul** · 08-02-2007, 05:34 AM

Looks great!

**quiltergirl** · 08-02-2007, 07:10 AM

We don't eat any pork -- at all. Haven't for over 15 years. It's a combination of health and religious reasons. What I loved about this meal was the bright colors of the fresh vegetables. The type of meat doesn't really matter -- it could be chicken, fish or left out altogether.

**latierra84** · 08-03-2007, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by latierra84

oh i feel ya. we're in texas and although its not as hot as it normally is for this time of year, i aim to make quick meals to keep the cooking heat to a minimum. today actually, our power went out. sure was glad for that electric stove of ours! we ate by candle light.

wow.. i just realized that i typed electric. my brain must have been on a break right then. we have a gas stove. thats how i was able to cook while our power was out. *blushes*