Kislo Zelje with Pork Chops, Slovenian recipe

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

sour cabbage

🥗Healthier: fresh cabbage with vinegar

💰Cheaper: canned sauerkraut

Fresh cabbage with vinegar offers a lighter option.

Chop up the onion and garlic and rinse them.

Over medium heat, add a little bit of olive oil and the chopped onions.

Once the onion has caramelized, add the garlic, 1 cup of water, sauerkraut, another cup of water, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.

Stir well, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.

After 20 minutes, uncover and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until all the liquid has evaporated.

Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and dress them in flour.

Fry the bacon in about 1 tablespoon of butter for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Fry the pork chops until golden brown and no longer pink inside.

Serve with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with bacon bits.

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