Description
A delightful comfort food that combines tender pork chops with tangy sauerkraut and a hint of sweetness from apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 center cut pork chops
- 2 pounds sauerkraut, drained
- 1 large red apple, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat over medium-high heat and brown the pork chops on both sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Transfer the browned pork chops to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the drained sauerkraut, diced apple, chopped onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds.
- Spread the sauerkraut mixture evenly over the pork chops and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Place the covered dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Serve the dish hot directly from the baking dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the pork chops in your favorite spices or a bit of mustard before cooking. You can also add sliced carrots or potatoes for extra vegetables. If you prefer a crispy texture, uncover the dish during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg