Greetings, esteemed aficionados of gastronomy! Today, embark on a culinary voyage to the very heart of Germany as we acquaint ourselves with an age-old, heartwarming creation: Teutonic German Pork chops and Sauerkraut. This robust repast harmoniously marries succulent pork chops, zesty sauerkraut, and an array of aromatic spices, promising to transport your palate on a virtual odyssey to the idyllic hamlets of Bavaria. So, don your culinary apron, and let us commence our culinary endeavour!
How to make German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut Magic
Course: Main CourseCuisine: German4
servings15
minutes2
hours460
kcal2
hours15
minutesIngredients
Thick-cut pork chopst4 chops
Sauerkrautt1 pound (450g)
Bacon stripst4 strips
Onion, thinly slicedt1 large
Caraway seedst1 teaspoon
Juniper berriest6-8 berries
Bay leavest2 leaves
Vegetable brotht1 cup
White winet1/2 cup
Potatoes peeled and cubedt4 medium
Salt and pepper to taste
Buttert2 tablespoons
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the Pork chops**
- Season the pork cutlets liberally with salt and pepper on both facets.
- In a capacious skillet, render the bacon to a delightful crispness over moderate heat. Reserve the bacon and keep it aside, retaining the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
- Sear the Pork chops
- Within the same skillet, now suffused with the essence of bacon, introduce the pork cutlets and sear them until they attain a resplendent golden hue on either side. Subsequently, remove the pork cutlets and set them aside.
- Sauté the Onions
- Within the same skillet, sauté the thinly sliced onions until they attain translucence and emanate an enticing fragrance.
- Combine the Constituents
- Reunite the seared pork chops with the sautéed onions.
- Incorporate the sauerkraut, caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves into the amalgamation.
- Deglaze with Wine
- Grace the concoction with white wine and vegetable broth. Vigorously stir to achieve an impeccable fusion.
- Simmer and Culminate
- Envelop the skillet with a lid and allow the amalgamation to simmer gently over low heat for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork cutlets exhibit a fork-tender tenderness.
- Prepare the Tubers
- In a separate receptacle, tenderize the diced potatoes through a boiling process. Subsequently, drain them and mash them, infusing butter, salt, and pepper to fashion a velvety consistency.
- Present and Savor
- Present your Teutonic Pork Cutlets and Sauerkraut alongside a bountiful serving of mashed potatoes.
- Embellish this ensemble with crisped bacon fragments and freshly chopped parsley to deliver an explosion of flavours.
- Enjoy this delectable feast, reminiscent of Bavarian charm!
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Calories460
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
20g
31%
- Saturated Fat 7g 35%
- Cholesterol 120mg 40%
- Sodium 1380mg 58%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
- Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 42g 84%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.