Pork Chop Sauerkraut Simmer

Ingredients

• 2 cups sauerkraut
• 1 1/4 lbs pork shoulder chops (4)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced (You may leave the peel on if desired)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1. 1

   In a sieve, rinse the sauerkraut.

2. 2

   Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Season the chops with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   In a large, shallow Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the chops about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain off the fat.

6. 6

   Arrange the apple, garlic, onion, thyme, caraway seeds and sauerkraut evenly over the pork.

7. 7

   Pour the apple juice over the top and bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the pork is fall apart tender, about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with parsley.