Baked Pork Chops and Sauerkraut Recipe

Name: Baked Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil; 4 pork chops, trim fat from chop (about 1 1/2 inch thick); 1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 onion, peeled and sliced thin; 1 apple, cored, peeled, and chopped; 1 cup homemade apple cider juice (or store-bought apple cider Note 2); 2 Tablespoons brown sugar (keto, use coconut palm sugar); 2 pounds sauerkraut, in a bag and drained (Note 1)

November 29, 2017 83 Comments

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Pork chops and sauerkraut full of tender juicy pork that melts in your mouth. Added in is tangy sauerkraut that gets a balance from apple cider. A dinner that screams comfort food for all.

My favorite childhood dish is simply this recipe for Baked Pork Chops and Sauerkraut! My Mom would switch it up for my birthday dinner and prepare a pork loin with sauerkraut!

I’m a cheap date, pork chops, sauerkraut, throw in onions and an apple, equals one happy girl.

Okay enough of me already, back to this yummy recipe.

Low calorie, low-carb gluten-free and one pan! Make ahead and re-heated! Perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal too!

Did you know Pork and Sauerkraut are considered a meal to eat on New Year’s Day for many with Eastern European heritage?

Pork and Sauerkraut are considered a meal to eat on New Year’s Day that will bring health and prosperity for the year ahead. Cabbage is a fall harvested veggie, usually in October. Homemade sauerkraut takes about 6 weeks to brine. Thus, homemade sauerkraut would be ready end of December. It coincides with the time of year that the pigs were prepared to be food for the families. Therefore, New Year’s Day became a popular day to enjoy pork and sauerkraut together and it signified good luck for the year.

Can I freeze this meal?

I have made this meal and placed in a freezer-safe bag. The pork and sauerkraut reheat very well. I reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for about 1/2 hour.

What other cuts of pork can be used to make this pork chop sauerkraut casserole?

Make this recipe using any cut of pork. You will need to adjust cooking times, depending on the cut of pork. I love this with a boneless pork loin.

What should the internal temperature be when pork is cooked?

To make the best pork chops that are not dry, the internal temperature should be 145 degrees.

What sides go well with Pork and Sauerkraut?

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– yummy! I just need my fuzzy pj’s and slippers and I am set for the evening!

How to make Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut:

Season the pork chops or pork with black pepper and garlic powder. Heat a large skillet over medium heat add oil to the pan.
Brown pork chops or pork loin in a saute pan.
Place the pork, apples, and sauerkraut in the slow cooker, low 6-7 hours high for 3-4 hours

Tips on Making Baked Pork Chops and Sauerkraut in the Oven:

Use either boneless or bone-in chops or pork, loin of pork also works – no effect on flavor. I shop by store sales.
Brown the pork before finishing the pork chops in the oven. The browning adds amazing flavor and you always have tender pork chops.
Use either homemade or store bought apple cider, or apple juice. Do not use apple cider vinegar which is completely different.
An easy made ahead meal! Simply place the cooked pork chops to bake in the oven to reheat at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes when ready to eat.
Light brown sugar is my favorite sweetener for this recipe. Can use another sweetener such as Turbinado sugar. Add the sweetener in increments and check sweetness.

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Cast Iron Skillet with Lid: A cast iron skillet with a lid is very helpful for this meal to keep it a one pot meal.
Meat Thermometer: To check meat temperature for doneness.

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Some other pork recipes you may enjoy:

Pork and Sun-Dried Tomato Sandwich: a quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner.

Grilled Mexican Pork Chops: pork chops with a kick and topped with tomatillo salsa, so delish.

Instant Pot Pork and Veggies: A fabulous tasting one pot dinner ready in no time.

Foil Baked Ribs in Peach BBQ Sauce: Super easy to make and the peach BBQ Sauce is ah-mazing.

How to Make Baked Pork Chops and Sauerkraut:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Season pork with pepper and garlic powder. I use about 1 1/2 inch thick pork chops.
Heat a cast-iron or oven-safe casserole pan over medium heat, add olive oil.
Sear pork chops to brown on both sides. Remove set aside until all chops browned.
Add onion and apple to the pan and brown slightly 1-2 minutes.
Add the apple cider and brown sugar. Use a wooden spoon to bring up any brown bits at bottom of the pan.
Add back the pork chops and sauerkraut. Move around sauerkraut to ensure covered by the juices.
Place either the lid or aluminum foil on pan or casserole. Bake for about 35-45 minutes. Boneless chops are quicker cooking. The internal temperature of cooked pork should be 145 degrees.

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