Zesty Pork Chop Bake Casserole

Directions

1. Bake at 350º Cook the macaroni until just done, drain and reserve.
2. In a frying pan, with a small amount of oil, take the pork chops, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and brown on each side.
3. Once browned, remove to a plate to hold.
4. To the pan add the green pepper and onion and cook until onions are lightly browned, stir in the flour and continue to cook until all the flour is combined.
5. Now add the brown sugar, salt, and pepper and cook in.
6. Add the vinegar and water and stir to combine.
7. Add the chili sauce and stir to combine all the ingredients.
8. Finally add in the macaroni.
9. Depending on the number of servings (for 6 - all the macaroni + 6 chops in a 9 X 13 bake pan, 4 chops and enough macaroni in a 9 X 9, or for 2 in an au gratin dish) put the macaroni in the baking dish and lay the chops on top pressing them partially into the macaroni .
10. Cover loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour at 350° remove foil for the last 10 minutes.
11. It can be made in advance, refrigerated, and then baked at 350° for 1½ hours.