German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

A traditional German Sunday Lunch

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 5m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

363
Calories
10,4g
Fat
38.6g
Carbohydrates
29.2g
Protein
70mg
Cholesterol
800mg
Sodium
German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

Recipe Description

German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut is a often a choice in our home. We enjoy having a family, Sunday lunch almost every week and I sometimes like to change up the menu from a traditional roast beef to options that other families may be enjoying around the world too. My kids love pork chops and I either serve it with a side of roast or mashed potatoes. The sauerkraut can be tricky in the beginning because of the sour flavor that the pickled cabbage has, however my kids have grown to love this dish and I’m so happy we’re able to try new things.

If this is a no-go in your home, you can try and bake the pork chops and the sauerkraut in 2 separate dishes, giving the picky eaters the option. Also, with a prep time of only 15 mins, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen and can really enjoy that family time that this dish brings.

To make German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    10 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Brown pork chops

    5 min
    Step 2 - German Pork Chops and SauerkrautStep 2 - German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

    In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pork chops on both sides for about 5 minutes per side. Once browned, place the pork chops into a baking dish.

  3. 3

    Combine the ingredients for the sauerkraut

    5 min
    Step 3 - German Pork Chops and SauerkrautStep 3 - German Pork Chops and SauerkrautStep 3 - German Pork Chops and SauerkrautStep 3 - German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

    In a separate bowl, mix the sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar and caraway seeds until well combined. Spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops evenly and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

  4. 4

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 4 - German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the pork is no longer pink on the inside.

    NOTE: an instant read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 °F. (63 °C)

Looking for a new, world wide, Sunday lunch recipe to make for the family this week? Try this German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut. You can cook them together or on its own! Let us know how your family best loved it and tag #cookmerecipes in your own Sunday lunch posts!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Yvonne
May 21, 2024
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Our Sunday lunch has never been better. My kids now devour sauerkraut with these chops, a total win!

Iris
December 29, 2023
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Superb! My kids gobble this up at Sunday lunch. The sauerkraut was a hit, and I just love how simple it is to make. Can't wait for our next family dinner!

Fiona
October 20, 2023
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Kids devoured it

Qman81
December 29, 2021
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Superb family favorite!

Isabella
August 14, 2020
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Delicious family meal!

Carl Johnson
April 30, 2020
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So delicious, wow!

Athina
April 30, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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