Saucy Oven Pork Chops

Saucy Oven Pork Chops

6 pork chops

1 (15oz) can tomato sauce

1/8 tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt

½ tsp dry mustard

1 tsp lemon juice

½ C water

2 T brown sugar

1/3 C diced celery, optional

Coat a broiler rack or shallow pan with oil and preheat the broiler. Broil the chops on the top rack until well browned. Turn them and brown the other side. Cool completely.

When cooled, mix all remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Place cooled pork chops in a one-gallon freezer bag or rigid container. Pour sauce over the cops and remove excess air. Seal, label, and freeze.

To Serve: Thaw. Pour chops and sauce in a shallow covered baking dish. Bake at 350˚ for 30-45 minutes or until tender.

Serve w/rice and a green salad.