Well now, let me tell ya, making pork chops with sauerkraut in a crock pot is real easy, and it don’t take much to make it taste just right. You see, pork chops ain’t got all that fat like them other cuts of meat that you might use for pulled pork, but they still make a mighty fine meal. You just gotta cook ’em slow, and I mean slow, if you want ’em tender and juicy. Otherwise, they can get dry and chewy, even though they’re soft enough to fall apart with a fork. So you gotta make sure you spoon all that good juice over the chops, that’s what keeps ’em moist.
Now, this here recipe is perfect if you got some time to spare, ’cause you wanna cook it low and slow. You can’t rush it, no sir! The slower, the better. That’s how you get the best flavors out of it. The sauerkraut and pork chops together? Well, let me tell ya, it’s a combination made in heaven. Not only do they taste good, but it’s also healthy, you know? Both of ’em are lean, and that sauerkraut has got all them good bacteria from being fermented. That makes it easier to digest, and it might even have some extra nutrients after that fermentation process. Ain’t that somethin’!
So, if you’re lookin’ to make yourself a meal that don’t take too much fuss but still fills your belly up right, this here pork chops with sauerkraut recipe is just the thing. Just get ya some pork chops, throw in a little sauerkraut, and add a bit of brown sugar to sweeten it up. Then you just let it cook in the crock pot for about 7 hours, and you’ll have yourself a meal that’s as tender as can be.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 6 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, your choice)
- 1 jar of sauerkraut
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 onion, chopped (if you like a little extra flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Now, here’s how you make it:
- First, get your crock pot ready. Dump in your sauerkraut and spread it out nice and even at the bottom.
- Then, season them pork chops with salt and pepper. Place ‘em on top of the sauerkraut. You can add a little more salt on top of the chops if ya like it saltier.
- Sprinkle that brown sugar over the chops and sauerkraut. Don’t be shy now, it’s gonna add a nice sweetness to balance out the sourness of that sauerkraut.
- If you’re using onion, scatter that on top too. Ain’t no harm in a little extra flavor.
- Now, cover it up and set your crock pot to low. Let it cook for about 7 hours, and don’t you be tempted to peek too often. It’s cookin’ slow and steady, and that’s how you get it just right.
- Once it’s all done, you’ll know it’s ready when the pork chops are tender and pull apart easily with a fork. And you make sure you spoon some of that sauerkraut and juice over the chops before you serve it up!
And there you have it, a simple, no-fuss meal that’s hearty and satisfying. Pork chops with sauerkraut in the crock pot is perfect for a cold day, or when you just want something warm and comforting. It’s a meal the whole family will love, and you won’t have to spend all day in the kitchen to make it either. So give it a try next time you’re hankerin’ for somethin’ good, and I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Tags：[Pork Chops, Sauerkraut, Crock Pot Recipes, Slow Cooker Pork Chops, Easy Pork Chop Recipes, Comfort Food, One Pot Meal]
