Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut
Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut pairs tender, juicy chops with the gentle sweetness of apples and sweet potatoes against a tangy sauerkraut backdrop. Warm notes of brown sugar and nutmeg round out the flavors, creating a cozy balance of sweet and tart. It’s a comforting slow-cooker style dinner that’s ideal for a cool-weather weeknight or a relaxed Sunday meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and coat it with cooking spray. Quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Set them aside.
- 2
Arrange the sweet potato slices in the bottom of a 3 to 4 quart slow cooker. Layer the onion slices on top, then the apple slices.
- 3
Sprinkle brown sugar, nutmeg, and salt over the apples, and grind a little pepper. Place the pork chops on top of the stack, then cover with sauerkraut.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for about 5 hours; it can go an extra hour without drying out.
- 5
Serve the pork and vegetables with juice from the slow cooker spooned over them.
- Calories 492.19 kcal High 25%
- Protein 46.26 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 46.72 g 17%
- Total Fat 12.66 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.14 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.33 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1967.59 mg High 86%
- Dietary Fiber 10.67 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 20.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.34 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.62 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 42.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 815.98 mcg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin C 32.9 mg Good Source 37%
- 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
Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Thick Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 492.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Thick-Cut Pork Chop, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 492.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut healthy?
- Pork Chops with Apples, Sweet Potatoes & Sauerkraut has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 492.19 calories and 46.26 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1967.59 mg (86% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.14 g (21% 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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