Hot, muggy, rainy so make this Southwest Pork Packets dish today!

Good Morning Augusta

This morning we have a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms with a high of 79 ºF. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight we’ll have mostly cloudy skies, becoming foggy and damp after midnight. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 63 ºF. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

The readings from my weather instruments are:

Humidity is 99%, the Dew Point is ºF and the outdoor temp is 65ºF.

The wind direction is  West between 0.0 MPH and 0.1 MPH, with a heat index of 65ºF.

The Relative pressure is 29.96, the Absolute pressure is 29.76 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain.

The UV rating is 1 out of 16, Sunrise is 5:29 a.m. Sunset is 8:59 P.M. Moon rise is 5:49 p .m., Moon set is 2:39 a.m., and the moon phase is waxing gibbous being 90% illuminated.           

The RAW METAR readings from Augusta’s airport are:

METAR KAUG 041053Z AUTO 15006KT 9SM OVC003 17/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01720167

Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 kilometers with overcast skies to 300 ft / 91 m.

We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours, but it’s coming later today.

Space Weather for this morning is:

Today’s Solar flux is 75, the solar wind speed is 692 Kilometers per second and the chance of a solar storm is 1%.

If you happen to like western style foods you have to try this one!

SOUTHWEST PORK PACKET

4 servings

2 cups uncooked instant rice

1 can (14 ½ oz) chicken broth

1 tbsp Mexican seasoning

1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 small bell pepper, chopped (½ cup)

4 medium green onions, sliced (¼ cup)

4 pork boneless rib or loin chops, ¾ to 1 inch thick (1 ¼ lbs)

2 tsp Mexican seasoning

Salsa, if desired

Heat oven to 450°. Cut four 18x12-inch sheets of aluminum foil. Spray half of one side of each sheet with cooking spray.  Mix rice, broth and 1 tbsp Mexican seasoning in large bowl; let stand about 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Stir in corn, bell pepper and onions.   Sprinkle each pork chop with ½ tsp Mexican seasoning; place in center of sprayed half of foil. Spoon rice mixture over pork. Fold foil over pork and rice so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for circulation and expansion. Place packets on large cookie sheet.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center. Place packets on plates. Cut large X across top of each packet; fold back foil. Serve with salsa.