Well, now, let me tell ya, if you ain’t never tried makin’ pork chops with sauerkraut in a slow cooker, you ain’t lived! It’s one of them simple meals that’s good for the belly, and it’ll fill ya up right good. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a fancy cook to make it, ’cause this here recipe is as easy as pie – no need to fuss with nothin’ too complicated. Let’s get started, shall we?
First thing you gotta do is get yourself some good ol’ pork chops. I like the bone-in ones myself, but any kind will do, really. Make sure you got about four to six chops, dependin’ on how many mouths you gotta feed. Now, if you ain’t got pork chops, I reckon you could use a roast or somethin’ else, but pork chops are what we’re goin’ with today.
Next, you’ll want to heat up a skillet over medium-high heat, and pour in a little bit of oil, maybe about a tablespoon. You just want enough to get ’em chops nice and brown on both sides. Don’t be rushin’, take your time. Once they’re nice and golden, toss ’em right into the slow cooker. Simple as that.
Now comes the fun part. Get yourself some sauerkraut. I ain’t talkin’ ’bout no fancy stuff, just the regular kind you can pick up from the grocery store. Drain it a little bit, but don’t go squeezin’ it dry. You want to keep some of that juice in there for flavor. You’ll want about two to three cups of it, maybe more if you like it a bit tangy. Spread that sauerkraut over the pork chops in the slow cooker, makin’ sure it’s all covered up good.
Then, it’s time to season it. Sprinkle on a little salt, some black pepper, and maybe a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat in your food. You can also add in some garlic powder or onion powder if you got it, but that’s up to you. I ain’t picky about the spices, just make sure it tastes good to ya.
Now, cover that slow cooker up, set it on low, and let it cook for about 6 to 8 hours. The longer it cooks, the more tender them pork chops get. Don’t go messin’ with it too much. If you got a little patience, it’ll turn out just fine.
When it’s ready, take the lid off and give it a little stir. The pork chops should be so tender that they just about fall apart on their own. If ya want, you can spoon a bit of that juice over the chops to keep ’em nice and moist. Ain’t nothin’ like a good juicy pork chop, let me tell ya.
This meal’s perfect for any ol’ day, but it’s especially good for special occasions like New Year’s. The Germans believe that pork and sauerkraut bring ya good luck for the year ahead, and who am I to argue with tradition? They been doin’ it for generations, and I reckon there’s somethin’ to that luck business.
So there ya have it! Pork chops with sauerkraut in the slow cooker. It don’t take much time, and it sure don’t take much effort, but it sure is tasty. You can serve it with some mashed potatoes, or even just eat it on its own. Either way, you’ll be sittin’ down to a meal that’ll warm ya right up. Give it a try, and enjoy yourself some good food!
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