Simplified Choucroute Garni for Crock Pot Pork Chops Sauerk
Transport your taste buds to the heart of Alsace with this *Simplified Choucroute Garni for Crock Pot Pork Chops Sauerk*. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender, golden-browned pork chops with tangy sauerkraut, aromatic caraway seeds, and a medley of root vegetables for a comforting, savory dish. Infused with chicken broth and dry white wine, the flavors meld beautifully over six hours in your crock pot, creating a rich, melt-in-your-mouth meal without the hassle of traditional methods. Optional smoked sausage adds a robust, smoky depth to the dish. Serve warm with crusty bread or boiled potatoes for the ultimate European-inspired comfort food. Perfect for busy days or cozy gatherings, this recipe is a hassle-free way to enjoy the timeless elegance of choucroute garni.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 32 oz Sauerkraut
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 tsp Caraway seeds
- 8 oz Smoked sausage (optional)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork chops for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
Slice the onion into thin rings and the carrot into thin rounds. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the bottom of your crock pot, layer the sauerkraut, sliced onion, carrot rounds, and minced garlic.
Add chicken broth, dry white wine, caraway seeds, and bay leaves to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Nestle the seared pork chops into the sauerkraut mixture. If using smoked sausage, slice it into chunks and add it to the crock pot as well.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 145°F/63°C).
Discard bay leaves before serving. Serve the pork chops and sauerkraut mixture warm with crusty bread or boiled potatoes on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2682 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1076 mg | 23% | |
*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.
