September 28, 1955 Stuffed Broiled Pork Chops, Applesauce, Chocolate Cake, Quick Glossy Chocolate Icing

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Stuffed Broiled Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes      Green Vegetable

 Apple Sauce

Chocolate Cake

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 Stuffed Broiled Pork Chops

This recipe is for young tender pork chops from loins weighing 8 to 10 pounds, Have butcher cut chops 1 inch thick and make pocket for dressing on inside.  Stuff pockets with dressing (below), brush chops on both sides with melted butter, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with lightly toasted bread crumbs. Broil about 3 inches from flame or heating unit for 12 to 15 minutes on each side.

Dressing for 6 Chops

1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
3 T. butter
3 slices dry toasted bread
3/4 t. salt
Dash pepper
1/4 t. sage or poultry seasoning
1 T. parsley, chopped

Saute celery and onion in butter and pour over the toast which has been soaked in cold water about 5 minutes and then squeezed dry. Add seasonings and parsley.

Applesauce

Wash and quarter apples but do not pare. Cook slowly until soft with just enough water to keep from burning. Put through food mill or coarse strainer. Add a sprinkling of salt. Ad sugar to taste. Heat until sugar melts completely. Some cooks add a bit of butter. Add spice and lemon juice if apples need more flavor. If you like sauce less smooth, pare and core the apples before cooking and beat only slightly wit a fork when they are done.

Chocolate Cake

For square pan 9 x 9 x 1 1/2 inches

1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed solidly
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 cups flour (cake)
1/2 t. soda
1 t. double-acting baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
2 oz. baking chocolate
1/4 t. salt

Cream butter, add sugar a little at a time, beat until thoroughly blended. Add whole eggs, one at a time and beat thoroughly, add vanilla. Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt. Add alternately with buttermilk. Last stir in melted chocolate. Pour into greased and floured 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees 45 to 50 minutes until done.

Quick Glossy Chocolate Icing

1 1/2 T. hot milk
1 T. soft butter or margarine
1/2 t. vanilla
1 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar (about)

Combine hot milk and soft butter. Add sifted sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add melted chocolate and mix thoroughly. If icing becomes too thick or dull before spreading onto cake, add more hot milk. If it is too thin add more confectioners sugar.