Pork and Dumplings recipe

4 servings

8 pork chops

2 quarts water

salt and pepper to taste

3 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons shortening

1 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup hot water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Place pork chops in an oven-safe pan, pour in 2 quarts water and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Remove pork from broth and set aside and keep warm.

Cut the shortening in the flour and 1 teaspoon salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add hot water until it forms ball.

Place dough on a floured surface and roll out to 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into 2 inch squares.

Place pan full of broth on medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

Drop biscuits in and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Serve spooned over cooked pork chops.