Spiced Apple-Kraut Pork

It's apples and spice and everything nice in this delightful baked pork dish. Sauerkraut, crumbled bacon, brown sugar, dried thyme, zesty mustard, oregano and juniper berries meld with pork chops and spiced apple sauce to tickle your taste buds.

• Calories: 420 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ pound bacon - cooked and crumbled
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground mustard
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 4 pork chops
• 3 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups spiced applesauce
• 7 juniper berries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, broth, bacon, brown sugar, thyme, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in optional juniper berries.

Step 3

In a large skillet brown the pork in oil an drain. Place pork in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon sauerkraut mixture over top and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/4 hours or until meat is tender and cooked through.