Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style)
Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style) pairs juicy center-cut chops with a tangy sauerkraut base mellowed by sweet apple and brown sugar. Caraway and onion add warmth and depth, creating a balanced bite that’s both bright and comforting. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or a hearty weekend meal when you crave classic German flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds until well mixed, then spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 312.41 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 30.75 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 38.66 g 14%
- Total Fat 5.36 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.19 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2691.4 mg High 117%
- Dietary Fiber 4.81 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 32.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 49.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 4.67 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 17.76 mg Moderate 20%
- 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
Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German Style) is a German dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Caraway Seed, Onion, and Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 312.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style)?
- It is a German recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style) made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Caraway Seed, Onion, Pork Chop, Red Delicious Apple. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style)?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style) healthy?
- Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Apples (German-Style) has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 312.41 calories and 30.75 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2691.4 mg (117% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.02 g (10% 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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