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Oma's Pork Chops with Sauerkraut  (Schweinekoteletts mit Sauerkraut)

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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).

Delicious Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, made in the oven. A wonderful German meal.

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

Oma's Recipe Rundown

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.

Top Tips For Best Results

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.

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It's As Easy As This

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.

Oma Says

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!

More Easy Pork Recipes

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:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). 
  2. 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.
  3. Brown pork chops in bacon fat in saucepan. Add oil if needed. Remove to a plate once browned.
  4. Reduce burner to medium heat and add onion slices to saucepan. Cook slowly until nicely caramelized. Remove the onions to a separate bowl.
  5. Add the chopped apples to the saucepan and briefly cook.
  6. 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.
  7. Place the browned pork chops on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
  8. Spread the caramelized onions on top of the chops.
  9. 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

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Oma's Pork Chops with Sauerkraut ~ Schweinekoteletts mit Sauerkraut

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Oma’s baked pork chops with sauerkraut is an easy German dinner that’s quick to make. Adding both browned onion rings and apples are scrumptious additions to this traditional meal.

Ingredients: pork chops, bacon, oil, onion, apples, sauerkraut, seasonings,

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