Pork Chops Baked in Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 thick pork loin chops
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small onion
• chopped
• 14 cup celery
• chopped
• 1 pinch thyme
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• oil for browning sauce

Instructions

1. In a small amount of oil, brown chops on both sides, allowing about 10 minutes.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer to greased medium casserole.
4. In a minimum amount of the fat left from the chops, brown onions and celery.
5. Turn onto chops.
6. Combine thyme, orange juice and wine vinegar; sprinkle over chops in casserole, cover and bake at 350* 50-60 minutes or until meat is tender.
7. Remove cover for last 10 minutes; thicken sauce.