Bill's Recipes

Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

3 -½ pound containers of sauerkraut-Use refrigerated bulk type if possible. This dish is only as good as the sauerkraut
1 apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
6 black peppercorns
6 juniper berries
1 cup dry white wine, or water
4 to 6 pork chops
2 tablespoons cooking oil

Rinse and drain the sauerkraut several times. Spread sauerkraut in a wide 5 quart casserole. Mix in apples, spices, and wine. Bake covered in 400º oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, brown the chops in the oil. Mix the chops in with the sauerkraut , cover and continue baking for 1 more hour at 325º.

Serve with egg noodles or Spätzel. Serves 4.