Polish Pork Chops With Sauerkraut

Cluich's Note:

This is a fantastic way to prepare pork chops. I've been doing it for years. For the apples, I usually use Granny Smiths, but you can use any apple that you'd normally eat on its own. DON'T use a cooking apple. You need a sweeter apple to balance with the sauerkraut.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 6 pork loin chops
• 1 large onion , peeled and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves , peeled and crushed
• 2 lbs sauerkraut
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 large sweet apple , peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• salt and black pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole dish, and fry the chops till browned on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Add onion and garlic to the dish and fry till transparent.
3. Season with salt and pepper, add the sauerkraut and the bay leaf, and then arrange the pork chops on top.
4. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
5. Add apple and cumin. Stir well and simmer for another 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve.