GERMAN PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT ( DELICIOUS 😋)

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breasts are leaner and often less expensive than pork chops.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: homemade sauerkraut

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Homemade sauerkraut can be healthier and cabbage is a cheaper alternative.

Season both sides of the pork chops with kosher salt and black pepper.

Set the pork chops aside after seasoning.

Core the apple using an apple corer and chop it into smaller pieces.

Chop half of a red onion.

Heat bacon lard in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Brown the pork chops for 5 minutes on each side until seared, but not fully cooked.

Mix the chopped apples, chopped onion, brown sugar, and sauerkraut in a bowl.

Place the seared pork chops in a casserole dish.

Pour the apple and sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops in the casserole dish.

Cover the casserole dish with a lid (or foil) and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the pork chops to ensure it reaches at least 145 degrees.

Remove from the oven and let rest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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