Best 12 Bertas Chops Sauerkraut Recipes

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"Berta's Chops Sauerkraut" is a classic German dish that is simple to make and packed with flavor. The combination of tender pork chops, tangy sauerkraut, and flavorful spices creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create a delicious and authentic "Berta's Chops Sauerkraut" dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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As a soldier during WWII my Dad learned to make this hearty pork dish from a local German woman during the Allied occupation of Germany. I don't know the German name for it, but it is delicious!

Provided by Pat Mathena Oglesby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 center cut pork chops
2 pounds sauerkraut, drained
1 large red apple, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Place the chops into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl until well combined, and spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • 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 read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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This is a super-easy recipe for pork chops. I pan-fry the chops first and then bake them with sauerkraut, apple, onion, and brown sugar. Delicious!

Provided by mannkochtgut

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Baked

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork chops
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced
1 onion, finely chopped
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tablespoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  • Rub pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry pork chops on both sides until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Place browned pork chops into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Combine sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl; cover pork chops with the mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake pork chops in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1011.3 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

SAUERKRAUT AND PORK CHOPS



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I make this hearty dish often for guests. I think the sauerkraut tastes similar to what we enjoyed in Munich restaurants when we visited Germany. -Delma Carretta, Wallingford, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups sauerkraut, well drained
2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 pork chops (1 inch thick and 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, broth, bacon, brown sugar and seasonings; spoon into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a large skillet, brown pork chops in oil; drain. Place chops over the sauerkraut mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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Chops and kraut are in the oven in minutes. Beets and dark bread make natural sides for this hearty German-style meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley.
  • Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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With just a few ingredients, you can bring hearty flavors home with this classic pork chops and sauerkraut recipe. You can't go wrong with the basics, if the basics are this beautifully made.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 bone-in pork loin chops, thin cut (about 1 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1 can (1 lb) sauerkraut, drained
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Sprinkle pork with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper; cook pork in oil 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, until brown. Remove pork from skillet; cover to keep warm.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook potatoes in oil 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just starting to brown. Add pork. Stir in sauerkraut and parsley.
  • Cover; cook 7 to 10 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center and potatoes are tender. Serve pork over sauerkraut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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In Omaha, Nebraska, Stephanie Miller pairs tender pork chops with tangy sauerkraut in this filling main dish. "It' so quick and easy to put together," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (8 ounces each )
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (32 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. Top with the pork chops, green pepper and onion. , Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BERTA'S CHOPS & SAUERKRAUT



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I served this to a German friend & she said I was the only American she had met that knew how to cook sauerkraut! Very tasty & meat is oh, so tender.

Provided by DoQu Russell

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 pork chops
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 onion, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large fry pan.
  • Brown pork chops.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Sauté onion until tender.
  • Add sugar and work up all browned stuff in pan.
  • Add sauerkraut and mix well.
  • Put chops on top and cover.
  • Lower heat and simmer until meat is cooked- about 10 minutes.

BRAISED CHOPS WITH BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is a tasty recipe I got out of a cookbook from Iowa favorite recipes. Use plain sauerkraut. It is a great recipe as it does not involve the oven in the hot summertime. I snarf this one.

Provided by Chopsy

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -8 slices of uncooked bacon
3 lbs sauerkraut (3-4 small cans, drained)
2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)
4 pork chops
2 tablespoons butter
4 bratwursts
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 medium onion, sliced
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Season chops w/ seasoning salt and brown chops in butter-get them golden brown. Do not worry about them being undercooked.
  • Brown brats-you can brown them with chops if you are a multi-task person.
  • Using a large skillet with a lid, place bacon slices in bottom, top with 1/2 of sauerkraut and 1 Tbs. caraway seed.
  • Put the brats around the outside edge of pan and chops in the middle. Top with sliced onion.
  • Top with remaining kraut and caraway seed.
  • Pour beer over all and cover.
  • Simmer for one hour.
  • Eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.3, Fat 55.5, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 3271.1, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 40.6

BAVARIAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by jackiemo

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (16 ounces) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup uncooked barley
6 pork loin or rib chops, 3/4 inch thick
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. In ungreased 2-quart casserole or 11x7-inch glass baking dish, mix sauerkraut, carrots, onion, water and barley. 2 Place pork chops on sauerkraut mixture. Spoon barbecue sauce on top of chops. Cover and bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center. TIPS Barley is one of the first grains ever cultivated. Pearl barley, the most common variety, has the hull, most of the bran and some of the germ removed to shorten cooking time. Barley is available in both regular and quick-cooking varieties. For this recipe, use regular and not the quick-cooking variety.

SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Onion     Sauté     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Bacon     Pork Chop     Oktoberfest     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 slice of lean bacon, chopped
1 small onion, sliced thin
3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut (about 1/2 pound), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup apple juice
two 1-inch-thick loin pork chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp, add the onion, and the caraway seeds, and cook the mixture, stirring, until the onion is golden. Add the sauerkraut and the apple juice and simmer the mixture, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • While the sauerkraut mixture is the simmering, sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt, let the chops stand between layers of paper towel for 10 minutes, and season them with pepper. In a heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the chops for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until they are just cooked through. Stir 1 tablespoon of the dill into the sauerkraut mixture and transfer the mixture to a heated platter. Top the sauerkraut mixture with the chops and sprinkle the chops with the remaining 1 tablespoon dill.

PORK CHOPS, WITH SAUERKRAUT



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices thick bacon
4 pork chops
1 medium onion, sliced
1 1/2 pounds sauerkraut, washed
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup beer
Coarse salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a heavy skillet, fry the bacon until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels. Brown the chops in the bacon fat and add the onion, the sauerkraut, the bacon, caraway seeds and pepper. Cover the chops well with the sauerkraut.
  • Add the beer, bring to boil, turn down heat and simmer gently for 25 minutes, or until the pork chops are cooked.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1430 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGES AND PORK CHOPS BAKED WITH FRUITED SAUERKRAUT



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Categories     Bake     Sauté     Dinner     Prune     Apricot     Bacon     Pork Chop     Sausage     Oktoberfest     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2-pound jar sauerkraut, drained
5 bacon slices, chopped
4 pork loin chops (each about 1 1/4 inches thick)
4 assorted fully cooked sausages (such as bratwurst and knockwurst)
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped carrots
2 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup quartered dried apricots (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup quartered prunes (about 3 1/2 ounces)
Assorted mustards

Steps:

  • Place sauerkraut in large bowl. Fill bowl with enough cold water to cover; soak 30 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until brown and almost crisp, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Add pork chops to Dutch oven; cook over medium-high heat until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add sausages to Dutch oven; stir until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plate with pork chops. Reduce heat to medium. Add onions and carrots to Dutch oven and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Add broth, wine, sauerkraut, and bacon to Dutch oven; stir to blend. Cover and bake 45 minutes.
  • Mix apricots and prunes into sauerkraut. Arrange pork chops and sausages over sauerkraut. Cover Dutch oven; bake until chops are cooked through and most of liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Serve hot, passing mustards separately.

Tips:

  • Chop sauerkraut to desired consistency before cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd skillet while cooking sausage, or it will steam rather than brown.
  • Use a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of the pan as you cook the sausage and peppers to add flavor to the dish.
  • Slice sausages in large, thick pieces to prevent them from shrinking too much while cooking.
  • To balance the tangy flavor of the sauerkraut, consider adding a bit of brown sugar or applesauce.
  • To make sure that the sauerkraut cooks evenly, stir it occasionally.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste, as needed.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or spaetzle for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Berta's Chops and Sauerkraut is a classic German dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious dish to make, give Berta's Chops and Sauerkraut a try. You won't be disappointed!

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