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Pork Chops Recipes in 10 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe offers a quick and delicious way to prepare pork chops, perfect for busy weeknights. It combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps to create a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil or as needed
For the Topping
  • 1 (20-ounce) can sauerkraut well drained
  • 1 apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Aluminum foil
  • Mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Rub the pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the pork chops on both sides until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  4. Place the browned pork chops into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. In a bowl, combine the sauerkraut, diced apple, chopped onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds. Mix well.
  6. Spoon the sauerkraut mixture evenly over the pork chops in the casserole dish.
  7. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to keep the pork chops moist.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the pork chops are no longer pink in the center. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Notes

This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can create a flavorful weeknight meal. The combination of savory pork, tangy sauerkraut, sweet apple, and aromatic caraway seeds makes for a well-rounded dish.

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