Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Season both sides of pork chops with black pepper and garlic powder.

Step 3

In an oven-safe skillet, over medium heat, add the avocado oil. Brown the pork chops on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside.

Step 4

To the skillet, add and combine sliced onion, chopped apple, brown sugar, apple juice, and drained sauerkraut.

Step 5

Add the brown pork chops and combine so that the pork chops are covered with the sauerkraut and juices.

Step 6

Cover the skillet with lid or foil and bake at least 45-60 minutes. Pork chops should be tender and no longer pink. Pork temperature should be 165 degrees.  Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate and reheat when ready to eat.

Step 7

Slow-cooker instructions, after browning the pork chops in the skillet, add all ingredients to the slow-cooker. Slow cook low- 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve with your favorite sides.