Crock Pot Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
Tender, juicy pork chops meet tangy sauerkraut in this comforting Crock Pot Pork Chops and Sauerkraut recipe, a hassle-free dinner perfect for any night of the week. This dish layers well-seasoned, golden-seared bone-in pork chops with softened onions, tart apple slices, and a savory-sweet blend of sauerkraut, brown sugar, and optional caraway seeds for a delightful balance of flavors. Slow-cooked to perfection with chicken broth for a melt-in-your-mouth texture, this hearty meal is as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes or rustic rye bread for a flavorful, old-world-inspired feast your family will love. Perfect for fans of simple slow cooker recipes, this dish highlights timeless comfort food flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in pork chops
- 32 ounces sauerkraut
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the pork chops to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, then transfer them to the crock pot.
Drain the sauerkraut and spread it evenly over the pork chops and onions in the crock pot.
Add the sliced apple on top of the sauerkraut.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and caraway seeds (if using) evenly over the sauerkraut and apples.
Pour the chicken broth over the mixture in the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Serve the pork chops alongside the sauerkraut mixture, and enjoy with mashed potatoes, rye bread, or another hearty side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.9 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 580 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 9378 mg | 408% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 205.9 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 4706 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
