Oma's Pork Chops with Sauerkraut (Schweinekoteletts mit Sauerkraut)
Here's a hearty and mouthwatering German classic, my take on Oma's schweinekoteletts mit sauerkraut (pork chops with sauerkraut).
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour 40 minutes
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 pork chops, (30 ml) 1-inch thick
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 - 2 apples, peeled and coarsely chopped (optional)
- 28 ounces (800 g) canned or jarred sauerkraut, drained
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) dry mustard (optional)
- ½ - 1 teaspoon (1-2 g) caraway seeds (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon (05 g) pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
Instructions:
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Meanwhile, put diced bacon into a large cold saucepan. Bring heat up to high and cook bacon till it's nicely browned and the fat has been rendered out. Remove browned bacon to a large bowl.
- Brown pork chops in bacon fat in saucepan. Add oil if needed. Remove to a plate once browned.
- Reduce burner to medium heat and add onion slices to saucepan. Cook slowly until nicely caramelized. Remove the onions to a separate bowl.
- Add the chopped apples to the saucepan and briefly cook.
- Add the drained sauerkraut to the bacon bits in the bowl. Add the apples and the remaining ingredients, except the onion slices. Mix well. Put into a large baking dish.
- Place the browned pork chops on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
- Spread the caramelized onions on top of the chops.
- Cover dish and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 15 minutes.
NOTES/HINTS:
- For more flavor, you can use apple cider, apple juice, or chicken broth instead of water.
- Use a sweet apple to balance out the tartness of the sauerkraut.
- You can also use my easy homemade sauerkraut recipe instead of canned or jarred sauerkraut. You'll need about 3 cups of homemade sauerkraut for this recipe.
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Recipe updated on May 18, 2025