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August 8, 2011
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German Pork Chops

Ham & Pork
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes

You can buy standard-cut pork chops at a substantially lower cost than pork loin chops. So save the expensive chops for company. The standard-cut chops will only take 25 minutes to cook.

You can buy standard-cut pork chops at a substantially lower cost than pork loin chops. So save the expensive chops for company. The standard-cut chops will only take 25 minutes to cook.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 16 ounces sauerkraut
  • 1 (15-ounce) jar applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 6 (1-inch thick) pork loin chops
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
Directions
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a medium baking dish. Rinse sauerkraut; drain.

  2. 2

    Combine sauerkraut, applesauce and brown sugar in a medium bowl; mix well. Spoon into prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    Rub pork with sage. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork. Cook, turning once, until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Arrange pork over sauerkraut mixture. Pour lemon juice and water over pork. Bake, covered with foil, until pork is tender, about 30 minutes.

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To reduce the cooking time by 15 minutes, use precooked smoked pork chops.

Great Pairings

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As a general rule a chicken will produce 1 cup cooked meat per pound of whole chicken. You can save money and avoid waste by buying the smallest fryer available for this recipe.

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