Spice up your inbox with FREE German recipes and a free recipe ebook!
Spice up your inbox with FREE German recipes and a free recipe ebook!
by: Gerhild Fulson / Oma Gerhild shares easy, authentic German recipes you can trust, rooted in family tradition and featured in her cookbooks.
Published: March 09, 2011, Updated: May 18, 2025
Here's a hearty and mouthwatering German classic, my take on Oma's schweinekoteletts mit sauerkraut (pork chops with sauerkraut).
This dish features tender pork chops nestled on a bed of tangy sauerkraut, apples, and bacon, all topped with caramelized onions. It's a flavorful meal that's both satisfying and easy to prepare
Ease of Making: Easy ... straightforward steps with optional browning for added flavor.
Taste: Tender, juicy pork complemented by tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and savory bacon.
Time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (including preparation and baking time).
Best Served With: Boiled potatoes and a side of German mustard.
Gluten-Free: Yes, naturally gluten-free.
Use Bone-In or Boneless Chops: Both work well; trim excess fat to reduce calories.
Brown for Depth of Flavor: While optional, browning the bacon, pork chops, onions, and apples enhances the dish's richness.
Check Internal Temperature: Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Alternative Liquids: For added flavor, consider using apple cider, apple juice, or chicken broth instead of water.
Here’s how I usually make this ... nothing fancy, just so good.
First, I crisp up some bacon in a big pan and set it aside. Then I brown the pork chops in that tasty bacon fat (yum!), and set those aside too.
Next, I toss in some onion slices and let them cook nice and slow until soft and golden. A few chopped apples go in for a quick turn.
Then I mix the sauerkraut with the bacon, apples, a bit of seasoning, and a splash of water, and spread it all into a baking dish.
The pork chops go on top, I spoon the onions over everything, cover it up, and let the oven do the rest. So easy ... and it always hits the spot.
Try these pork chops with any combo of the optional add-ins—or skip them all. It’ll still taste great!
In a hurry? Just layer the sauerkraut and raw chops and pop it in the oven.
But if you’ve got the time, browning the bacon, onions, apples, and chops adds so much extra flavor. Totally worth it!
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
Instructions:
* * * * *
Unless otherwise noted, recipes, images, and content © Just like Oma | www.quick-german-recipes.com
Recipe updated on May 18, 2025
You can leave a comment about this recipe or ask a question...
Pop right over to my private Facebook group, the Kaffeeklatschers. You'll find thousands of German foodies, all eager to help and to talk about all things German, especially these yummy foods.
Meet with us around Oma's virtual table, pull up a chair, grab a coffee and a piece of Apfelstrudel, and enjoy the visit.
May 18, 25 09:20 PM
May 18, 25 04:39 PM
May 18, 25 10:58 AM
For the full recipe, scroll up ...
Words to the Wise
"When people's lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them."
Proverbs 16:7 (NLT)