Sauerkraut Smothered With Pork Chops And Sausage

Name: Sauerkraut Smothered With Pork Chops And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, coarsley chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (22 -27 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 -6 peppercorns; 4 -6 juniper berries; 2 -3 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf, broken up; 1 sprig parsley; 2 -3 bratwursts; 4 small pork chops; 4 -8 smoked link sausage; 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, coarsley chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (22 -27 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 -6 peppercorns
4 -6 juniper berries
2 -3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf, broken up
1 sprig parsley
2 -3 bratwursts
4 small pork chops
4 -8 smoked link sausage
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces

1
In a large skillet or electric frying pan, cook bacon until it just begins to brown. Pour off fat, then add onion. Saute until onion is transparent.
2
Stir in sauerkraut, carrots, brown sugar, chicken broth and wine.
3
Tie up spices and herbs in a small bag of cheesecloth. Bury in the center of the sauerkraut mixture. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Diagonally score 1 side of each bratwurst. In a separate skillet brown the bratwurst and pork chops.
5
After the sauerkraut mixture has simmered 10 minutes, add potatoes, working them down into the mixture. Top with browned bratwurst and pork chops. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
6
Add smoked sausages. Simmer, covered another 15 minutes.
7
Remove pouch of seasonings before serving.

571

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, coarsley chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 (22 -27 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained, 2 carrots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Smothered With Pork Chops And Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!