Smoked Pork Chops In Sauerkraut Recipes

KNOCKS AND CHOPS: KNOCKWURST WITH SPICED SAUERKRAUT AND SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH BACON, APPLE AND ONION

Steps:

• Pierce the casings of knockwurst and arrange in medium skillet. Add 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and warm wursts through. Remove from the pan. Drain the skillet and add butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Cut each knockwurst into 1/3 and add back to the pan to crisp casings. Add sauerkraut to the pan, sprinkle in caraway, add bay leaf and peppercorns. Pour the beer into the skillet. When the beer comes to a bubble reduce heat to simmer.
• Heat a second skillet over medium high. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan and add chopped bacon. When the bacon renders its fat, add onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, then add sliced apples and saute mixture another 2 or 3 minutes. Add smoked chops to the pan and caramelize meat on both sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove chops to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Pour the beer into the pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
• When you are ready to serve, cut several slices of pumpernickel in half down the middle. Place a bowl of spicy mustard alongside the pumpernickel bread for passing at the table.
• Place 2 or 3 chunks of the knockwurst on each dinner plate on a bed of spiced sauerkraut. Serve 3 pieces of smoked pork chops topped with bacon, apples and onions. Place deli style large dill or half sour pickles, German cheeses and pretzels out for an evening of uber snacking!

PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT

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.

PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

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.

GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

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).

PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT

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.

SMOKED PORK CHOP & SAUERKRAUT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a 1 quart size casserole put the kraut on the bottom, then the potato slices, next the carrots, tomato & onions. Pour in the tomato juice.
• Place the chop(s) on top.
• Spread the mustard on the chop(s) and cover with the applesauce.
• Cover tightly and bake in 325°F oven for 2 1/2 hours.
• Enjoy I hope.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH POTATOES & SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Mix the potatoes and the kraut.
• Place half the sauerkraut/potato mixture in a Pyrex pie plate.
• Spread 1 1/2 tbsp of mustard over the sauerkraut.
• Place the chops on the sauerkraut.
• Spread remaining mustard on the chops.
• Cover with remaining sauerkraut/potato mixture.
• Season with salt & pepper.
• Put the pat of butter on top.
• Seal with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour.
• I like uncover the chops for the last 15 minutes or so to lightly brown the potato topping.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS IN SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 300F. In a dutch oven, heavy pot or deep saucepan quickly brown the chops in a small amount of oil or pork fat. Remove the chops and set aside. Lower the heat and add the sauerkraut and remaining ingredients. Tuck the browned pork chops into the sauerkraut mixture, making sure they're completely surrounded to retain their moisture. Place in the oven uncovered for 1 to 2 hours. Serve with warm German-style potato salad and asparagus.

SMOKED PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• 1. In large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, apples and onion together until onion is softened. 2. Add sauerkraut, cumin, juniper berries, wine and water. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes. 3. Add chops, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.