Pork chops with sauteed apples and sauerkraut
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SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
23 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
It’s not uncommon for pork to be paired with apples and sauerkraut, but it’s usually done in dishes that take hours to cook. This version takes less than 20 minutes and couldn't be simpler to make. Season the pork with a little salt and pepper, then pan-sear it until it's cooked through, which should take about 8 minutes. Using the same skillet, cook the apples, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds, and serve alongside the pork. We find refrigerated sauerkraut to be vastly superior to the canned variety, which has a metallic aftertaste. Look for it in the dairy section of the supermarket.
Ingredients
Uncooked lean boneless pork chop(s)
1 pound(s), center-cut, about 1⁄2-inch thick, trimmed of all visible fat, 4 (1⁄4-pound)
Table salt
½ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp, freshly ground
Safflower oil
2 tsp
Fresh apple(s)
3 medium, Golden Delicious, peeled, cored, and cut into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices
Ground cinnamon
¼ tsp
Sauerkraut
1 cup(s), drained (See tip.)
Caraway seeds
½ tsp