Polish Pork chops with Sauerkraut

Submitted by Diana Adcock

"This recipe is from an old friends Grandmother. Simple, good food!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 6 pork loin chops
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 2 lbs sauerkraut
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 pint chicken stock
• 1 large Red Delicious apple
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed

directions

1. In a large heavy skillet heat oil to medium high and brown the chops on both sides.
2. Remove from pan.
3. To the pan add the onions and garlic.
4. Reduce heat to medium and cook onions until translucent.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the bay leaf and the drained sauerkraut.
7. Arrange chops on top.
8. Pour the stock over top, bring to a slow boil and cook for 15 minutes.
9. Peel, core and dice the apple.
10. Add to the pan with the cumin seeds and stir well, simmering for another 15 minutes.
11. Test for doneness.
12. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Reviews

[luvinlif2k]

Hubby raved about this one. I used Emeril's essence instead of salt and pepper and used 10 oz. lager beer instead of chicken stock. The cumin adds a really nice touch to this dish. I will definitely use this again as an alternate to our standard pork and sauerkraut. Thanks!