Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples

🔸️Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples

👉Ingredients:

◾️8 center-cut pork chops

◾️2 pounds sauerkraut, well-drained

◾️1 large red delicious apple, sliced and quartered

◾️1 large onion, chopped

◾️1 cup light brown sugar

◾️1 tablespoon caraway seeds (optional, but adds great flavor)

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

✅️2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for about 5 minutes on each side until they develop a nice golden color.

✅️3. Transfer the browned pork chops to a 9×13-inch baking dish.

✅️4. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, sliced apple, chopped onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. Mix well to blend the flavors.

✅️5. Evenly spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops in the baking dish.

✅️6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

✅️7. Bake for 45 minutes. Check that the pork chops are no longer pink inside and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

✅️8. Remove from oven, let rest a few minutes, and serve hot. Enjoy!

👉3 Tips for Best Results:

↪️1. Drain the sauerkraut well — Excess liquid can make the dish too watery. Pat it dry a bit if needed.

↪️2. Use thick-cut pork chops — They stay juicier during baking and absorb the sweet-tangy flavors better.

↪️3. Add a splash of apple juice — If you like a slightly more saucy finish, add 1/4 cup apple juice to the sauerkraut mixture before baking.

👉Conclusion:

This classic pork and sauerkraut dish is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. The apple and brown sugar mellow the sharpness of the sauerkraut, while the caraway seeds give it a traditional touch. Serve it with mashed potatoes or rye bread for a hearty, comforting meal.