Smoked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
Smoked pork chops are nestled into a tangy bed of sauerkraut simmered with apple, onion, juniper, and bay leaf, creating a savory-sour balance with gentle sweetness. The quick braise keeps the chops juicy while the kraut turns aromatic and mellow. Serve this hearty skillet dinner on a cool evening with mustard and rye or mashed potatoes.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meat for 2 minutes per side, then take it out of the pan. Lower the heat to medium, add the onions, and cook for 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the sauerkraut, apple, beef broth, bacon grease, garlic, juniper berries, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 3
Remove the bay leaf, return the chops to the skillet, and tuck them into the kraut. Simmer just until the chops are warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Cooking longer will dry them out.
- Calories 318.43 kcal Moderate
- Protein 31.04 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.3 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.73 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 68.4 mg High
- Sodium 2766.05 mg High
- Fiber 5.31 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.92 g High
- Added Sugar 0.13 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.87 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.37 mg Moderate
- Potassium 30.25 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 29.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 22.75 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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