Best 7 German Pork Chops Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful main course, German pork chops are a fantastic choice. Made with bone-in pork chops, this classic German dish is known for its crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. The chops are typically seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown. German pork chops are often served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, or red cabbage. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and authentic German pork chop dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

GERMAN PORK CHOPS



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I was a high school student when I received this recipe from my friend's mom, who is German. She often made these chops for us after church on Sunday. Forty years later, I still love them. -Roberta Byers, Chaffee, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each)
3 tablespoons butter
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1-1/2 cups sweetened applesauce
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
5 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown pork chops in butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a bowl, combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar, caraway seeds and cinnamon. Spoon over chops. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SCHNITZEL - THIN BREADED GERMAN PORK CHOPS



Schnitzel - Thin Breaded German Pork Chops image

Anybody can make these. No measuring, just common sense ! Goes great with egg noodles or spaetzel. Just add a thin brown gravy and the magic happens. LOL

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium lean pork chops
salt to taste
pepper to taste
paprika to taste
flour for dredging
beaten eggs for dipping
breadcrumbs for coating
oil or shortening for frying.

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the meat by trimming off the fat. Flatten or pound it, without tearing, to a uniform 1/4 inch thickness. Season with a mixture of salt, pepper and paprika.
  • 2. For the next steps, you should handle the meat with a fork or you will have a mess on your fingers. Dredge the meat in flour until well coated. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl. Dip the chops into the eggs and cover them with breadcrumbs.
  • 3. Leave the breaded meat rest on a cookie sheet or on a wire rack for a while (15 minutes) to give the breading a chance to adhere better.
  • 4. Preheat your oven to 225 degrees.
  • 5. Heat the fat in a large skillet. Cook the Schnitzel on both sides until they are nicely browned. When all of them are finished put them into the pre-heated oven for about 1/2 hour. NOTE: This last important step allows the seasonings to be absorbed by the meat.

GERMAN-STYLE BAKED PORK CHOPS WITH MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE



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Created to work with the Weight Watchers® PointsPlus® Plan, this recipe is a fantastic way to dress up baked pork chops, and the little bite of horseradish with fat-free sour cream creates a sauce that tastes sinful but isn't.

Provided by TLW

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 35m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
½ cup apple juice
¼ cup spicy brown mustard
½ cup panko bread crumbs
3 (3 ounce) lean boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 cups sauerkraut, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking pan.
  • Whisk apple juice and brown mustard together in a bowl. Spread out panko on a shallow plate.
  • Dip each pork chop in the mustard mixture to cover completely, then roll in panko. Place in the baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork chops are no longer pink in the center and bread crumbs are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, pour remaining mustard mixture into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until bubbling and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and horseradish. Remove pork chops from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Heat sauerkraut in a separate pan until hot. Place about 1/3 of the sauerkraut on each plate. Top with 1 pork chop and drizzle with mustard cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1426.6 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

PORK CHOPS GERMAN STYLE



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This recipe has been a family favorite for 30 years! I learned to prepare this from a neighbor who was from Germany, hence the name! My hubby doesn't eat mustard but this is his all time favorite - be sure to try!

Provided by MLT

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 center cut pork chops
½ cup prepared mustard
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken and rice soup

Steps:

  • Prepare the pork chops by coating both sides of each one with mustard. Dredge the coated chops in flour. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pork chops into the hot oil, and cook until browned on both sides. Remove from pan, and discard any excess oil in the pan.
  • Return the chops to the pan, and reduce heat to low. Pour undiluted soup over the chops, making sure to put an ample amount of rice on each one. Cover, and cook on low for 30 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. Baste the chops occasionally, and add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

GERMAN PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLE



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German food is so good, particularly when fall arrives. There are no better meals than those which are made in a Dutch Oven. If you don't own one, put it on your wish list...you'll be glad you did. The ingredients in this dish combine to make a very mild yet very flavorful dish. I like mashed potatoes with this, but you could go...

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Pork

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 slice bacon, cooked, chopped
1 qt sauerkraut, drained well
1 large onion, quartered, sliced
1 large apple, peeled or unpeeled, sliced not too thick
3 1/2 lb pork chops, not thin cut
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp caraway seeds
1 large bay leaf, cut in 3
1 c dry white wine
3 Tbsp gin

Steps:

  • 1. In a large frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan. Place on a plate to set aside. When cooled, chop roughly.
  • 2. In the same pan, brown all the pork chops in the bacon fat. Do this in batches, setting the browned pieces on a tray. Season the pork with the 2 tsp salt and the 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • 3. Add 2 Tbsp butter to the same pan and saute the onion for 4-5 minutes, or until clear. Add the drained sauerkraut,1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and caraway seeds. Cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Transfer the sauerkraut/onion mix to a large Dutch oven.
  • 4. Bury the 3 pieces of bay leaf in the sauerkraut, evenly spaced. Bury the sliced apples in the sauerkraut too. Place the browned pork chops on top of the apples and sauerkraut.
  • 5. To the same large frying pan, which has residual bits left in it, return to the stove and over high heat deglaze with the wine and gin. When boiling, cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat and pour the juices over the top of the pork.
  • 6. Cover the Dutch Oven with lid and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Reduce to 300 degrees and cook 1 hour more. Turn off oven and rest while you finish up your side dishes.
  • 7. Serves 8 generously. Mashes potatoes and peas are the perfect accompaniments.

FLAVORFUL GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



Flavorful German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut image

German dishes are great because they require very few ingredients. This easy way to make pork chops is flavorful and easy to do. By breading the pork chops before you bake them it really locks in all the flavor. When it's finished you won't even need a knife, the pork will just fall from the bone.

Provided by Mandy Blizzard

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®), or as needed
4 bone-in pork chops
1 (32 ounce) package sauerkraut, undrained
½ onion, chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
  • Place bread crumbs into a shallow dish; pour eggs into a separate shallow dish. Heat vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat. Dip pork chops into egg, then into bread crumbs, coating both sides. Fry chops in the hot shortening until crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork chops to a baking dish, leaving melted shortening in skillet.
  • Cook and stir sauerkraut with juice, onion, and caraway seeds in the same skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread sauerkraut over pork chops and pour pan liquid over the top. Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chops are tender, 1 1/2 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 159.2 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1987.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect crispiness, make sure to use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a grill pan.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork chops are cooked to your desired doneness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, and 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • Allow the pork chops to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chop.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, try using a combination of herbs, spices, and acidic ingredients such as lemon juice or vinegar.
  • If you're using a grill, make sure to preheat it to medium-high heat before cooking the pork chops. This will help to create a nice sear and prevent the chops from sticking to the grates.
  • Serve the pork chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

German pork chops are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With a variety of marinades and cooking methods to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that suits your taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give German pork chops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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