Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut
Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut brings together tender pork chops and smoky kielbasa with tangy sauerkraut, mellowed by potatoes and a hint of apple. Juniper, cloves, and peppercorns add warming aromatics, while bacon deepens the richness. Serve this comforting one-pot dish on a cool evening or for a cozy family dinner when you want bold, balanced flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bacon in a large, deep pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to turn the pieces, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the bacon pieces on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3
Wipe out the bacon grease from the pot with a paper towel, keeping as many browned bits as possible, then stir in the onion, sauerkraut, brown sugar, and chicken broth, stirring to dissolve the sugar; add the potatoes and apple slices.
- 4
Place the juniper berries, peppercorns, cloves, parsley, and bay leaf in a small square of cheesecloth and tie the ends to make a spice bag (or use a stainless steel tea ball).
- 5
Put the spice bag into the pot, then add the pork chops and kielbasa sausage pieces.
- 6
Add more chicken broth, if needed, to just cover the ingredients; bring the pot to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the potatoes are very tender, about 1 hour.
- 7
To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer the sauerkraut, potatoes, and apple slices to the center of a serving platter, then arrange the bacon, pork chops, and kielbasa pieces around the outside.
- Calories 752.13 kcal High 38%
- Protein 35.53 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 50.64 g 18%
- Total Fat 45.41 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 13.49 g High 67%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.96 mg High 41%
- Sodium 3065.45 mg High 133%
- Dietary Fiber 7.52 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 14.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.02 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 713.88 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 90.97 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 38.55 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Alsace Style Pork with Sauerkraut is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Center Cut Bacon, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 752.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Broth, Dark Brown Sugar. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 752.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut healthy?
- Alsace-Style Pork with Sauerkraut has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 752.13 calories and 35.53 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3065.45 mg (133% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.49 g (67% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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