1¼ cups of any one of Chieftain®'s Wild Rice Blends, uncooked. Melt shortening in skillet. Brown pork chops and season with salt and pepper. Remove pork chops from skillet and place in a baking dish. Sauté green pepper, onion, parsley flakes, salt and chili powder in remaining shortening. Stir in soup, water and rice. Pour rice mixture over pork chops. Cover and bake for 2½ hours at 275º.