Really Easy Pork and Sauerkraut Bake
Discover comfort food at its finest with this Really Easy Pork and Sauerkraut Bake, a hearty one-dish meal brimming with flavor and rustic charm. Tender, golden-seared boneless pork chops are nestled atop tangy sauerkraut, sweet apple slices, and caramelized onion, all infused with the warm undertones of caraway seeds and brown sugar. This oven-baked dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights while tasting like a weekend indulgence. The sauerkraut mellows as it bakes, soaking up the juices from the pork and creating a perfectly balanced savory-sweet bite in every forkful. Serve this crowd-pleasing, German-inspired dish as a cozy meal for four, paired with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for the ultimate homestyle dinner.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 24 ounces sauerkraut
- 1 large apple
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water in a colander, and then gently squeeze out excess moisture. Set it aside.
Step 3
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple. Thinly slice the yellow onion as well.
Step 4
In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, spread the sauerkraut evenly across the bottom.
Step 5
Layer the sliced apple and onion over the sauerkraut.
Step 6
Sprinkle the brown sugar and caraway seeds over the apple and onion layers.
Step 7
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 8
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, and sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned (they don't need to cook through).
Step 9
Place the seared pork chops on top of the sauerkraut mixture in the baking dish.
Step 10
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Step 11
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the pork and sauerkraut to caramelize lightly.
Step 12
Serve the pork chops with a generous portion of the sauerkraut mixture on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (965.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1385.5 |
| Total Fat 76.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 362.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2610.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.8g | |
| Protein 106.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 120.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2158.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories