Pork Chop Spanish Rice

Why I Love This Recipe
A Better Homes and Gardens Recipe, My mom made this when I was growing up, then gave me the cookbook it was in so I still make it and its a family favorite.
Ingredients You'll Need
5 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
2 Tbsp Shortening
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
dash Pepper
3/4 C uncooked long grain rice
1/2 C chopped onion
1/4 C chopped green pepper
1 1lb 12 oz can (3 1/2 C)tomatoes
Directions
Trim excess fat from chops.
Slowly brown chops in melted shortening about 15 to 20 minutes; drain of excess fat.
Combine salt, chili powder, and pepper; sprinkle over meat.
Add rice, onion, and chopped green pepper.
Pour tomatoes over.
Cover and cook over low heat 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Til rice and meat are tender.