Okay, let’s talk about this pork chop and sauerkraut crock pot recipe I tried out. I saw some stuff online about how it’s a German thing and how it’s supposed to be tender and tangy. Sounded good to me, so I gave it a shot.
Getting Started
First, I gathered all my ingredients. I picked up some pork chops from the store – nothing fancy, just your regular ones. Then I grabbed a jar of sauerkraut, some onions, and a few other things I had lying around the kitchen. I also dusted off my trusty old crock pot. It’s seen a lot of meals, that thing.
Prepping the Ingredients
I started by slicing up the onions. No need to be precise here, just chopped them up into some rough pieces. Then I rinsed the sauerkraut in a colander. Some people like it super tangy, but I wanted to tone it down a bit, so I gave it a good rinse under some cold water.
Putting it all Together
I layered everything in the crock pot. First, I put the sauerkraut on the bottom. I then put the pork chops on top of the kraut, and then I scattered the onions over the pork chops. I seasoned it all with some salt and pepper, nothing complicated. I threw in some a bay leaf and some brown sugar, too – I saw that in one of the recipes online.
Cooking Time
I poured in a little bit of liquid. I just used water, but some folks use apple juice or beer. I put the lid on the crock pot, set it to low, and let it do its thing. It cooked for about 6-7 hours.
The Final Result
When it was done, the pork chops were super tender. I poked them with a fork, and they practically fell apart. The sauerkraut was soft and had a nice, mild tang to it. The onions were all caramelized and sweet. It was a hearty, comforting meal. My family loved it. We ate it with some mashed potatoes, and it was the perfect dinner for a chilly evening.
Here’s a quick rundown of what I used:
- Pork chops
- Sauerkraut
- Onions
- Salt
- Pepper
- Bay leaf
- Brown sugar
- Water
All in all, this was a pretty easy recipe. It’s one of those things you can just throw together in the morning and forget about until dinnertime. If you’re looking for something simple and tasty, give it a try!
