Oh, let me tell ya, this here crock pot pork chops and kraut, it’s somethin’ real simple and sticks to the ribs. Now, if ya never made it before, don’t worry none, it’s easy as pie, and I’ll walk ya through it nice and slow.
First off, let’s talk about what ya need:
- Pork chops – nothin’ fancy, just regular ol’ bone-in or boneless pork chops will do.
- Sauerkraut – now, get the kind in a can or jar, don’t matter much, but make sure it’s drained.
- Potatoes – a few good spuds, like russet or Yukon Gold, cut ‘em up chunky.
- Onion – one big ol’ onion, chopped up real nice.
- An apple – a tart one like Granny Smith, sliced up (this here apple adds a bit of sweetness).
- Salt and pepper – just a bit, for tastin’.
- Butter – a pat or two, can’t go wrong with a bit of butter in there.
How to Put It All Together:
Alrighty, first thing ya do, you’re gonna grab yer crock pot, and layer in some of that sauerkraut. Don’t go dumpin’ the whole jar in right away – just cover the bottom a bit. A quarter of the sauerkraut first, so each layer gets a good bit.
Next, lay a pork chop or two right on top of that kraut. Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper, don’t get heavy-handed. Then, ya add a layer of yer cut-up taters right over those pork chops. If ya want, ya can throw in some onion here, too, but save a bit for later.
Then, we go with a little more sauerkraut. Just keep addin’ layers like this: a bit of kraut, a chop, some taters, then maybe another slice or two of apple here and there. That apple’s gonna make a big difference, gives it a nice tangy-sweet taste that goes real good with the kraut and pork.
Now, once you got it all layered in there, take a little butter – don’t need much, just a couple of pats – and put it on top of the whole thing. Then pop the lid on yer crock pot.
Cookin’ Time:
Now, here’s the good part: ya just let it sit and do its thing. Set that crock pot to low, and leave it be for about 6 to 8 hours. If yer in a bit of a hurry, you can cook it on high for 4 hours, but low and slow makes them chops real tender, they’ll just fall apart.
Once it’s done, oh boy, you got yourself a meal. That pork will be so soft, you don’t even need a knife, and the kraut and potatoes soak up all that pork flavor. Ain’t nothin’ more comforting, I tell ya.
Serving It Up:
When it’s ready, just scoop it out on a plate. You’ll get some pork, some taters, and plenty of that sauerkraut. Serve it up with some crusty bread or maybe a side of applesauce if you’re fancy, but honestly, it’s good just as it is.
Now, don’t worry if it don’t look fancy. It’s meant to be hearty, fillin’, and simple – just the way food oughta be. This here meal’ll feed a family easy, and it’s perfect for them chilly nights when ya need somethin’ warmin’ in yer belly.
So, there ya go! Crock pot pork chops and kraut – it’s an easy meal that just about anyone can make. Try it out, and you’ll see, sometimes the simplest meals are the best ones.
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