Tender pieces of pork chops smothered in a flavorful sauce and juicy sauerkraut is one of the ultimate comfort foods. The combination of savory pork, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic spices creates a dish that is both satisfying and comforting. While braised pork chops with sauerkraut is a classic dish, there are many variations to explore. From traditional German recipes to modern takes on the classic, there's a braised pork chop with sauerkraut recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
This dish is a simple one pan meal for two people with healthy appetites, or an entree for 4 when served with salad, bread, and of course dessert. Eat Hearty!
Provided by PETEIYC
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Pan Fried
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chops on all sides and remove from pan.
- Add the garlic, onion, sauerkraut, caraway seed, apple juice, and salt and pepper to taste to the hot skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Lay browned pork chops on top of sauerkraut mixture, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 805.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
EMERIL'S NEVER ENOUGH PORK BEER-BRAISED SAUERKRAUT
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the sauerkraut in a colander and rinse briefly to remove some of the salt from the brine-don't rinse it too much, or you will lose a lot of the flavor. (Alternatively, if the sauerkraut is not excessively salty, use as is.) Press to release most of the excess liquid and set aside. In a large nonreactive skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until most of the fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and continue to cook until they are soft but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the bacon-onion mixture to a nonreactive roasting pan or large ovenproof Dutch oven. Add the drained sauerkraut and toss to combine. Using a small piece of cheesecloth, make a bouquet garni with the thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, juniper berries, and garlic and place in the baking dish. Add the ham hocks, chicken stock, and beer and stir to combine. Cover the casserole and bake, undisturbed, until ham hocks are mostly tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over high heat and brown the sausages on both sides. Set aside. Brown the pork chops and set aside.
- When the hocks are mostly tender, remove the casserole from the oven. Place the sausages on top of the sauerkraut. If the liquid has reduced to less than 2/3, add a bit more water. Cover the casserole and return it to the oven. Cook for about 30 minutes, or until the sausages are tender and heated through. Add the pork chops and press them into the sauerkraut. Cover and return to the oven and cook until pork chops are heated through and tender, about 30 minutes longer. Remove the casserole from the oven and discard the bouquet garni. Serve immediately, with each person receiving some of each of the sausages, part of a hock, part of a pork chop and some of the sauerkraut. Pass the mustard at the table.
PORK CHOPS WITH BEER SAUERKRAUT
This is the smell of Cleveland in late fall. Show up at the Municipal Parking Lot to tailgate before any home football game and you'll see a million variations on the theme of pork, kraut, and beer. The hoppy beer-I like Commodore Perry IPA from Great Lakes Brewing- deglazes the pan and makes a great sauce for the chops. Go Browns!
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the paprika, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Season both sides of the pork with this spice mixture.
- Add the oil to the preheated skillet. Add the pork in a single layer in the pan. Cook, without moving, until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute. Flip the meat and scoot to the outer edges of the pan. To the open space in the middle, add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring the onions occasionally.
- Add the sauerkraut and continue cooking until the onions have softened and the sauerkraut turns golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the beer and deglaze the pan, scraping with a wooden spoon to get up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Cook until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 seconds.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Serve the pork chops topped with the sauerkraut mixture, any accumulated juices and mustard.
BRAISED PORK CHOPS
This recipe for Braised Pork Chops is from "Southern Country Cooking from the Loveless Cafe," by Jane and Michael Stern. Try serving this with hush puppies and sour slaw.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
- Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
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
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 AND SAUERKRAUT
My mother learned to make this dish when she was a young girl in Germany. Typically, we'd eat it with plain boiled potatoes, but for a treat, she'd serve it with steamed dumplings. Whenever I cook this, the wonderful aroma brings back many warm memories. -Erika Taylor, Hopedale, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Stir in the onion, broth, caraway seeds, pepper and celery seed. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until tender. Add sauerkraut and apple. , Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Before serving, sprinkle with bacon if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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
BRAISED SAUERKRAUT WITH LOTS OF PORK
Two classic mixed braises always come to mind at this time of year. One is cassoulet, based on white beans and a blend of goose, duck and pork. The better alternative for my purposes was choucroute garnie, a vat of simmering sauerkraut that serves as a nice bed on which to mix and match a variety of pig parts. The beauty of a choucroute is that it lets you use whatever pork products you like or have on hand. A couple of hours later, the meat is cooked through while the sauerkraut has absorbed all the porky, smoky flavors, utterly transforming from pickled and puckery into something brawny in flavor and meltingly soft, especially if you add a couple of apples to bring out the cabbage's sweeter nature. Pigs' feet are not necessarily traditional in choucroute, but they add excellent flavor and body to the mix. If you are like my husband and prefer to eat your meat with a knife and fork (and I know that he is not alone in that department), you can always leave them out.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the ribs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Set a medium saucepan on high heat and add the pigs' feet, wine and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, set a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the coriander seeds, toasting them until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Using a mortar and pestle or the side of a knife, lightly crush the seeds. Set aside.
- Return the Dutch oven to the heat and add the olive oil. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the bratwurst and cook, turning occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Turn down the heat to medium and melt the butter in the pot. Toss in the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and cook until the apples and onions are golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and pigs' feet. Simmer for about 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the sauerkraut, rib tips, 3/4 cup water, carrots, coriander seeds, remaining teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix well, then nestle the pork chop in the sauerkraut.
- Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 1 hour. Turn the pork chop and add the bratwurst. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer. Simmer, uncovered, until the juices have thickened and the meat is tender, another 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with boiled potatoes and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 53 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1625 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
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
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.
BRAISED PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
Pork ribs braised in a low, slow oven with sauerkraut and brown sugar. Serve with mashed potatoes for Sunday dinner on a cold winter night.
Provided by Kelly Wildenhaus | the hungry bluebird
Categories Main Course
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300º. Trim any excess fat from the ribs.
- In a large dutch oven, put 1 can of sauerkraut, with juices, into the pot and spread along the bottom. Place one layer of pork ribs on top of sauerkraut. Season with salt and pepper. Add another can of sauerkraut over the ribs. Sprinkle generously with brown sugar. Repeat with another layer of pork ribs, salt and pepper, another can of sauerkraut. Top with brown sugar. (So I did two layers of pork and 3 cans of kraut. You may want or need another can of sauerkraut. Just adjust to your amount and size of ribs and pot.)
- Add water to the side of the ribs, enough so liquid comes ¾ of the way up the pork and kraut, I added about ½ can of water. Cover pot with lid.
- Place in middle of oven and braise for 2½ - 3 hours, until pork is very tender when pierced. You can remove the lid the last 15 - 30 minutes if you want the top more brown.
- Remove from oven and skim any fat from the top. Serve with mashed potatoes, and maybe apple sauce (not baked beans!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 1487 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BRAISED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
I have been making this recipe for more years than I care to admit to. It's simple to put together and very flavorful. I usually serve with boiled potatoes.
Provided by duonyte
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter or lard in a skillet and quickly brown the pork chops on both sides. Place on platter and set aside.
- Arrange the bacon in the bottom of a large dutch oven or braising pan.
- Rinse the sauerkraut in a colander and squeeze out as much water as you can. (You can skip this step if you like a stronger flavor). Place half of it on top of the bacon.
- Place the sliced onions over the sauerkraut and sprinkle with 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange the pork chops on top of the onions, and pour in any collected juices.Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the garlic.
- Add the rest of the sauerkraut, sprinkle with pepper and pour over as much beer as you need to cover.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook one hour. The pot should never get completely dry.
- Note: I find 2 lbs sauerkraut to be enough, but if you have hearty eaters, you might want the larger quantity. I do not add additional salt.
BRAISED SAUERKRAUT WITH SMOKED PORK
Categories Pork Vegetable Braise Winter Oktoberfest Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil smoked pork chops in large pot of water 5 minutes. Drain pork chops well.
- Heat olive oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Arrange half of sauerkraut in bottom of Dutch oven. Sprinkle sauerkraut with sliced garlic, bay leaves and whole peppercorns. Arrange pork chops, potato pieces and quartered tomatoes over. Cover with remaining sauerkraut. Pour 3 cups water over. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally (be careful not to break up potatoes).
- Uncover and boil until most of liquid evaporates and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove Dutch oven from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns.
- Transfer pork chops, potatoes and tomatoes to large plate. Cut potatoes into large serving-size pieces. Spoon sauerkraut and any remaining liquid in Dutch oven onto center of serving platter. Arrange pork chops, potatoes and tomatoes on serving platter around sauerkraut and serve.
PORK CHOPS, WITH SAUERKRAUT
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
BRAISED CHOPS WITH BRATWURST AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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
SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
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
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.
Tips:
- Pork chops: Choose bone-in pork chops for extra flavor. If using boneless pork chops, cook for a shorter amount of time to prevent overcooking.
- Sauerkraut: Rinse the sauerkraut well before using to remove any excess acidity.
- Apples: Use a tart apple variety, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for a brighter flavor.
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a slightly sweet and caramelized flavor to the dish.
- Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard adds a tangy and savory flavor to the dish.
- Cooking time: Cook the pork chops until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 155°F (68°C) for medium.
Conclusion:
Braised pork chops with sauerkraut is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The pork chops are cooked until they are tender and juicy, and the sauerkraut is tangy and flavorful. The apples and brown sugar add a touch of sweetness, while the Dijon mustard adds a touch of spice. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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