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Pork Chops and Sauerkraut Recipe
  • READY IN 45 mins

Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

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"This dish is a simple one pan meal for two people with healthy appetites, or an entree for 4 when served with salad, bread, and of course dessert. Eat Hearty!" 

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Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chops on all sides and remove from pan.
  2. Add the garlic, onion, sauerkraut, caraway seed, apple juice, and salt and pepper to taste to the hot skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Lay browned pork chops on top of sauerkraut mixture, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 30 mins
  • READY IN 45 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review
Jul 21, 2005

Really great recipe Peter! My parents are German, so I grew up on this stuff, but didn't like it when I was a kid. I didn't have any apple juice, so I just added a bit of brown sugar. To make this a more complete meal, I removed the chops after browning and fryed up some bacon pieces. I then added my onions and garlic and then the kraut and caraway seeds, along with a good bottle of beer and some chicken broth. While that was simmering, I placed my chops in a casserole dish and topped them with thinly sliced potatoes. The kraut then went on top of the potatoes, I covered with foil and placed it in the oven for about and hour and a half. The "broth" in this dish was so flavorful and the meat was extremely tender. Hubby was thrilled. Thanks so much!!!!

 
Most Helpful Critical Review
Feb 27, 2008

Flavorful but next time I'll put them in a slow cooker so they'll be tender. A little tough, even with the juice of the sauerkraut.

 
Jan 18, 2005

I have been making a recipe that is very close to this for years. However instead of apple juice, I use 3/4 CUP OF APPLE SAUCE and a few tablespoons of BROWN SUGAR! It really gives it nice flavor and my pork chops have always come out moist. Enjoy!

 
Jan 18, 2005

I too have been making a version of this for years - from mom's recipe. She always included a peeled, cored and diced red delicious apple. It's purpose is to reduce the acidity of the sauerkraut - it's supposed to turn to mush and be not noticeable when done. Her version uses pork ribs, which I've started browning first to make the color of the finished dish a lovely brown. I've also started using the caraway seeds for a subtle flavor improvement. I use the fresher 'bagged' sauerkraut found in the refrigerated food section instead of the variety in the jar, and include the juice with the sauerkraut. The apple really works! We serve it over mashed potatoes. It's one of our favorite comfort foods!

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Dec 05, 2003

Grandma made pork and sauerkraut every New Year. She'd have loved this recipe. When I served it New Year's Day, my husband said, "You sure don't have to wait a year to make this again." It was great. Note: If you use kraut with little or no juice -- you may want to add a little water or increase the apple juice.

 
May 03, 2008

It's very good! I didn't drain the liquid from the sauerkraut, plus I added more apple juice (1/4C). In a skillet I browned the pork chops on both sides and sauted the kraut too, and then for a really tender, juicy meat I baked mine at 350' (covered) for an hour. I have also tried this recipe with 1/4 cup of beer(instead of apple juice) and a 1/2 small apple, peeled, cored and sliced ,it's really good this way as well. THX.

 
Dec 05, 2003

The chops were very tender and tasty however, I would suggest using applesauce instead of the sliced apples, they went to mush. Use quartered apples adding them later in the cooking process. This recipe benefits from the apple flavour and the appearance of the apples.

 
Oct 27, 2006

My family and I liked this a lot - quick, easy and tasty! I didn't have apple juice so used 1/2 cup apple sauce. I also added about 1/2 cup water half way through cooking to be sure the kraut didn't burn. Like one of the other reviewers, I am from a German background and this is just like what we used to have at home. Served with some mashed potatoes, YUMMY!!!

 
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Nutrition

  • Calories
  • 245 kcal
  • 12%
  • Carbohydrates
  • 9 g
  • 3%
  • Cholesterol
  • 59 mg
  • 20%
  • Fat
  • 12.2 g
  • 19%
  • Fiber
  • 3.7 g
  • 15%
  • Protein
  • 24.6 g
  • 49%
  • Sodium
  • 806 mg
  • 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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