Print Options

Back to Sauerkraut and Pork Chops >

Include these items:

Select reviews >

Taste of Home Logo

Sauerkraut and Pork Chops

Sauerkraut and Pork Chops
I make this hearty dish often for guests. I think the sauerkraut tastes very much like what we enjoyed in Munich restaurants when we visited Germany.
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 cups sauerkraut, well drained
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 pork chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, broth, bacon,
  • brown sugar and seasonings; spoon into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in.
  • baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; drain. Place chops over
  • the sauerkraut mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at
  • 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads
  • 160°. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 378 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

2 of 2

Sauerkraut and Pork Chops (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 1,008 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 35 g protein.
Wine: Medium-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer
© Taste of Home 2013