Bavarian Pork chops

Barley, sauerkraut and an apple turn barbecued pork into a healthy German fare! Use an apple such as Rome Beauty, Winesap or Cortland.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (32 ounce) bag  refrigerated sauerkraut or 2 (14 ounce) cans sauerkraut, undrained
• 1  large  unpeeled cooking apple, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 2  medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
• 1⁄3 cup  uncooked regular barley (not quick-cooking)
• 8  pork loin or 8  pork chops, 3/4 inch thick
• 2⁄3 cup barbecue sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix sauerkraut, apple, onion, and barley in a ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole or rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches.
3. Place pork on sauerkraut mixture, Spoon barbecue sauce over pork.
4. Cover and bake 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, uncovering the last 15 minutes, until pork is slightly pink when cut near the bone, barely is tender and liquid is absorted.