Baked Pork Chops with Caraway Seeds and Cabbage

GinnyP's Note:

I always adapt this original recipe from nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith's book, "Going Against the Grain". It's a terrific recipe. I use a 9x13 pan, 4 chops, as much cabbage mix as will fit in the pan, and lots & lots of caraway. I haven't needed much water, I've found, but I always check anyway. This is so easy, you have to try it at least once! Maybe you'll love it! I do, which is why I make enough to have leftovers. : )

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 center-cut pork chops
• ½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cups coleslaw mix or 4 cups finely shredded cabbage
• 1 -2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 2 tablespoons water (or more)
• unrefined sea salt
• pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Heat oil on medium in a nonstick frying pan and quickly brown pork chops on both sides.
3. Put the pork chops in a covered baking dish.
4. Place the shredded cabbage around the pork chops, sprinkle with the caraway seeds, and add 2 T of water.
5. Bake, covered, for 1 hour.
6. Halfway through, check dish and add more water if needed.
7. When done, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Reviews

[Pelicani]

I didn't make the recipe as posted. For 8 servings I added 2 cored and sliced apples which I placed in the bottom of the baking dish. 1/2 cup of apple juice in place of the water. Then I added the browned pork chops...The cabbage... Then I sprinkled dried minced onions...garlic powder...and cararway seeds on the cabbage. It was very easy and my company enjoyed it.