Pork Chops with White Beans

4 each pork chops -- 6 oz each

Creole spice 2 Tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

2 tablespoons minced garlic

3 cups dry white beans -- soaked overnight

1 cup chopped tomatoes

3 bay leaves

6 cups mild stock

Salt and pepper

Season pork chops with Creole spice. Heat oil over medium-high heat ina Dutch oven or heavy, deep pot and brown chops on both sides; removeto a plate. Reduce heat, add celery, onions, green pepper and garlic,and sweat until tender. Stir in beans, tomatoes, bay leaf and stock and return pork chops to pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer on very low heat all day, or until beans are very tender. Adjust seasonings.

NOTES : mild chicken,beef,veggie stock or water can be use