Really Easy Pork and Sauerkraut Bake
Discover comfort food at its finest with this Really Easy Pork and Sauerkraut Bake, a hearty one-dish meal brimming with flavor and rustic charm. Tender, golden-seared boneless pork chops are nestled atop tangy sauerkraut, sweet apple slices, and caramelized onion, all infused with the warm undertones of caraway seeds and brown sugar. This oven-baked dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights while tasting like a weekend indulgence. The sauerkraut mellows as it bakes, soaking up the juices from the pork and creating a perfectly balanced savory-sweet bite in every forkful. Serve this crowd-pleasing, German-inspired dish as a cozy meal for four, paired with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for the ultimate homestyle dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless pork chops
- 24 ounces sauerkraut
- 1 large apple
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Rinse the sauerkraut under cold water in a colander, and then gently squeeze out excess moisture. Set it aside.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apple. Thinly slice the yellow onion as well.
In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, spread the sauerkraut evenly across the bottom.
Layer the sliced apple and onion over the sauerkraut.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and caraway seeds over the apple and onion layers.
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, and sear the pork chops for about 2 minutes per side until lightly browned (they don't need to cook through).
Place the seared pork chops on top of the sauerkraut mixture in the baking dish.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the pork and sauerkraut to caramelize lightly.
Serve the pork chops with a generous portion of the sauerkraut mixture on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.8 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2610 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2159 mg | 46% | |
*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.
