Pork and Sauerkraut (German Pork Chops) - Whole30, Paleo

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes, apple, and onion, if using. Set them aside.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Step 3

While the oven preheats, pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and season very lightly with salt and pepper. Heat a large dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering (about 1 minute), add the pork chops. Brown on each side for about 3 minutes per side. They should easily release once they're ready to be flipped.

Step 5

Set the pork chops aside and add the saurkraut to the hot dutch oven. With a wooden spoon, gently scrape the bottom to deglaze it. Add the potatoes and apples and then lay the pork chops on top. Sprinkle the caraway seeds.

Step 6

Cover and bake in the oven for one hour. Remove the dutch oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve!