Name: Baked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pork chops; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon oil, or as needed; 1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained; 1 apple - peeled, cored, and diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 0.25 cup brown sugar; 0.5 tablespoon caraway seeds

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

4 pork chops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil, or as needed
1 (20-ounce) can sauerkraut, well drained
1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 onion, finely chopped
cup brown sugar
tablespoon caraway seeds

Directions

Step 1: Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with a light coating of oil or butter.

Step 3: Season the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 4: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Step 5: Once browned, transfer the pork chops into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6: In a separate bowl, combine sauerkraut, diced apple, chopped onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. Mix well.

Step 7: Spoon the sauerkraut mixture evenly over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully covered.

Step 8: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking.

Step 9: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer should read 145F (63C) when inserted into the center of the pork chop.

Cook's Note

This dish is perfect when served with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles to soak up the sauerkraut juices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 361
Total Fat: 14g (18% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 5g (23% Daily Value)
Cholesterol: 70mg (23% Daily Value)
Sodium: 1011mg (44% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 30g (11% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 6g (21% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 22g
Protein: 30g (60% Daily Value)
Vitamin C: 27mg (30% Daily Value)
Calcium: 79mg (6% Daily Value)
Iron: 3mg (19% Daily Value)
Potassium: 787mg (17% Daily Value)

Comments

Tenish

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

This recipe is absolutely delicious and very easy to make. The only thing that I did differently was that I put my onions sliced in rings over the top of the saurkraut. I served it over steamed jasmine rice. This is a new household favorite. Thanks for sharing.

gdanker

03/23/2023 09:20:22 PM

I thought that it was absolutely delicious. I did caramelize the onion and also cut down on the caraway seeds a bit as I didn't want them to over power the flavor and I'm glad that I did. However, that's just a personal preference for each to decide. My partner thought it was fantastic also!

BrightPecan2691

01/02/2025 03:22:20 AM

Loved this recipe . Sliced my onions and Put on top of the sauerkraut and chopped apples. Did not use caraway seeds because I'm not a fan of that flavor. Came out amazing and with so much great flavor. I will definitely make again!

jb

11/08/2022 10:50:24 PM

Followed the directions as stated; however, I added some garlic and bite size potatoes to the recipe. A very easy recipe and it was delicious. I'd like to try adding dicd carrots next time. I'm making this again on Saturday.

LimePeas5304

11/22/2024 07:08:15 AM

I increased the caraway seed to 2 teaspoons, since I love this spice. Adding a little horseradish sauce on the side to dip the pork chop into makes a nice contrast to the sweet.

Kim

04/28/2023 02:43:23 PM

I made this exactly as the recipe says except I didn't have caraway seeds. This was so good I couldn't believe it! My husband went back for 2nd and 3rds!

margehillman60

01/04/2025 02:03:36 AM

This was super easy and full of flavor. Followed the directions exactly but the 45 minutes was just a bit too long. There were a few bites that were a bit dry. Will definitely make again but cook a little less.

champy

02/25/2025 06:10:17 PM

I prefer my sauerkraut simply with added pimento and celery seed. I put Barbecue sauce on top of chops while they bake!!

ChirpyScale2417

06/22/2025 10:17:26 PM

No Change . It was delicious!!

ToughParm9925

05/14/2025 01:19:18 PM

Easiest and most tender pork chops ever!

Paul Nelson

02/05/2025 02:05:06 AM

Everyone complimented it — I felt like a boss.

Stephanie Johnson

09/01/2024 02:00:21 AM

I’m in LOVE with this 😍

GreenClove3275

05/04/2024 03:36:31 AM

Outstanding

HeartyLamb1121

03/02/2024 06:41:46 AM

Made without the caraway seeds because I didn’t have, came out great anyway

Bobbi Ysmael

01/15/2024 07:21:33 AM

Yummy 🍽 😋

Allie Bugden

06/25/2022 07:34:55 PM

I and my other half really enjoyed this recipe. I didn’t have any caraway seeds so I left them out; however it still have the right touch of sweetness and flavor! I followed the recipe but added touch of Montreal Chicken spice with the salt and pepper before browning the chops. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you