Oma's Smoked Pork Chops  (Kassler)

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These smoked pork chops (kassler) are my quick go-to for a hearty dinners ... so easy, and they taste like home!

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German Smoked Pork Chops -- Kassler -- just a quick fry is all that's needed.

These smoked pork chops are one of those traditional German food recipes that is so easy and quick to make. 

The only difficulty you may have is finding the meat. Most German delis will have this - called "kassler" (or "kasseler") - it's a type of salt-cured and slightly smoked pork loin chops. Can't find that? Check below for alternatives.

Top Tips For Best Results

1. No Extra Salt Needed: Kassler is already salty ... taste before adding any seasoning.
2. Just Heat Through: These chops are pre-cooked, so you’re really just warming them without drying them out.
3. Add Flavor With Sauerkraut: Layering the chops with sauerkraut keeps them moist and adds that iconic tang.

Together with making the potato salad and broccoli, the quick German meal below was ready in under 30 minutes. A very traditional German kassler dinner!

Can't Find Kassler?

• Then a thick piece of boneless cooked ham would work, although not quite the same flavor. You may want to try different brands to find one that tastes "just right".
• A similar flavor can be had by using a thick piece of Canadian pea-meal bacon. Again, these are just substitutes for the real thing.

Dinner Tips ...

It doesn't get much easier than the recipe below! Just long enough in the pan to get it a bit browned and hot.

Below, it is shown served with some quick and easy potato salad and some steamed broccoli. The chops are done within 5 to 10 minutes, so together with making the potato salad and broccoli, this dinner was ready in under 30 minutes, starting from scratch.

What a yummy dinner. Kassler with the trimmings.

All the meat needs is a quick fry to heat and brown. Often it's served with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes for a really traditional German meal. Finish off the meal in real German style by serving fruit over ice cream ("Heiss und Eis") or a pudding.

Choose your own favorite side dishes from the many German food recipes posted under or Vegetable Recipes -- great accompaniments to these smoked pork chops.

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Oma's Smoked Pork Chops  (Kassler)

These smoked pork chops (kassler) are my quick go-to for a hearty dinners ... so easy, and they taste like home!

Most German delis will have this ... it's a type of smoked pork loin chops. Can't find that? Check the hints for alternatives.

Prep Time:

1 minute

Cook Time:

5 minutes

Total Time:

6 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 4 smoked pork chops (Kassler)
• oil and/or butter to fry

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and/or butter, about 2 tablespoons in a fry pan.
2. Over medium heat, lightly brown Kasseler chops on both sides.
3. Serve and enjoy. Great with German mustard, potatoes, and vegetables.

Notes/Hints:

•  A thick piece of boneless cooked ham would work, although not quite the same flavor. You may want to try different brands to find one that tastes "just right".
• A similar flavor can be had by using a thick piece of Canadian peameal bacon. Again, these are just substitutes for the real thing.
• Try any European deli and see if they carry this. I've found Kassler in a Polish deli, a Dutch deli, and, of course, a German one. It may not be labelled as such, but try anything that's labeled as smoked pork chops, or cured and smoked chops. You may just be pleasantly surprised.

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