Bavarian Baked Pork Chops

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1

Bavarian Baked Pork Chops infused with Apricot

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

810

Sugar

40g

Fat

30g

Bavarian Baked Pork Chops with Apricot is a flavorful, tangy and savory pork chops recipe that comes from Germany. This dish is mainly enjoyed in Bavaria region but has slowly gained popularity worldwide. It is perfect for those who want something slightly sweet with their meat dishes. The pork chops are layered with sauerkraut, apricots and caraway seeds which are then baked to a tender succulent dish that will have your taste buds begging for more. Serve it warm on a bed of mashed potatoes or your favorite side veggies.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large skillet, heat the fat or lard over high heat until hot.
3.	Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Brown the chops on both sides in the hot fat. Remove chops to a greased 12-inch by 8-inch baking dish.
4.	Cook onion in the fat remaining in the skillet until soft but not brown. Arrange the onion on top of chops.
5.	Rinse sauerkraut with cold water in a colander; drain well. Spread the sauerkraut over onion in the baking dish. Spoon pureed apricots over the sauerkraut to moisten it. Sprinkle with caraway seeds.
6.	Bake uncovered for about 1 hour or until meat is tender. Spoon the sauce in the bottom of the dish over the pork and serve hot.

PROS

The dish is a great blend of sweet and sour taste which makes it unique.

You can add some variety to your everyday meals with this Bavarian delight.

CONS

This dish requires a long cooking time and needs attention while baking.

Pork chops could be a bit too dry and boring but the apricot puree and sauerkraut make it interesting.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pork chops dish provides high protein and perfectly balanced carbs but it is high in calories and fat due to baking and using lard.
Apricots are high in vitamin C, fiber and potassium, while caraway seeds help in digestion.

	6 pork chops , 1 inch thick , trimmed of excess fat
	2 2 tablespoons fat or 2 tablespoons lard
	salt and pepper
	1 cup sliced onion
	1 1/2 lbs sauerkraut
	3 cups pureed apricots
	1/4 teaspoon caraway seed