The ancient Egyptians were thus able to produce an abundance of food, allowing the population to devote more time and resources to cultural, technological, and artistic pursuits. Land management was crucial in ancient Egypt because taxes were assessed based on the amount of land a person owned. Farming in Egypt was dependent on the cycle of the Nile River. The Egyptians recognized three seasons: Akhet (flooding), Peret (planting), and Shemu (harvesting). The flooding season lasted from June to September, depositing on the river's banks a layer of mineral-rich silt ideal for growing crops.
Take as one example stuffed pork chops, 3/4 inch thick. These should take around 30 minutes in a 350 F oven to complete baking, so that the stuffing cooks through. Unstuffed, thinner pork chops take less time, and thicker pork chops take longer.
On average, stuffed pork chops need to cook for around one hour at a temperature of 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the pork chops are exceptionally thick, they will need to cook for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, while smaller ones may take less time. When the pork chops are cooked, the juices will run clear. Cooking pork chops longer than the needed time can result in the meat becoming tougher. After cooking the chops for the required amount of time, they should sit for 3 to 5 minutes for best results. When cooking pork chops or another pork product, the internal temperature should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit before being consumed. The temperature can be checked using a digital cooking thermometer.