Baked Pork Chops With Sauerkraut
This baked pork chop and sauerkraut dish takes only 10 to 15 minutes of prep work. Serve the chops with potatoes or noodles for a tasty everyday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 to 3 pounds pork chops, 6 chops
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion
- 1 pound sauerkraut, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
- 1 cup applesauce, regular or with cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple juice, or water or chicken stock
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Lightly grease a shallow 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle the pork chops lightly with kosher salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork chops until browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- While the pork chops are cooking, peel the onion and cut it in half lengthwise and slice the halves thinly.
- Add the sliced onions to the pan used for the chops and cook, stirring frequently, until they are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine the sauerkraut, caraway seeds, applesauce, and apple juice. Spoon the sauerkraut mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange pork chops atop the sauerkraut and then top with the browned onions. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until the chops reach 145 F.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 34gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 782mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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