Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 pork chops, cut 1-inch thick
1 (about 2 lb)
1 salt and pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
16 oz can sauerkraut, undrained
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1 tart apple, peeled, cored and thinl, y sliced
1/2 cup water
Directions
1. In a heat-resistant, non-metallic skillet, heat oil on a
conven-tional surface unit until hot. 2. Sear pork chops on both
sides until browned. 3. Sprinkle chops lightly with salt and pepper,
to taste. Drain any excess fat. 4. Arrange onion and sauerkraut over
pork chops. 5. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes. 6.
Sprinkle caraway seeds over sauerkraut and arrange apple slices on
top. 7. Add water and heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes.
Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven an additional 5 minutes or until
pork chops are fork-tender. Pork should always be cooked to
well-done. Tip: If a heat-resistant, non-metallic skillet is not
available, any skillet may be used for browning, and the seared chops
may be transferred to a shallow, 1 1/2-quart or 2-quart,
heat-resistant, non-metallic casserole after Step 3.
Servings: 3 servings
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Categories: German; Meat; Pork; Vegetable
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