Pork and Rice Casserole

In large skillet, brown chops, 3 at a time, in hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

Spread uncooked rice in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix and sprinkle remaining mix over rice.

Arrange mushrooms and pimientos over rice.

Add enough hot water to reserved mushroom liquid to make 3 cups total liquid. Pour over rice.

Arrange chops on top. Sprinkle with reserved 1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix.

Cover baking dish with foil. Bake for 45 minutes (time required to cook rice). Uncover and continue to bake until excess liquid evaporates.