Flatlander's baked german pork chops

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsSauerkraut; drained
½cupBrown sugar
4Pork chops; trimmed
2mediumsOnions; thinly sliced
2mediumsApples, tart (Granny Smith)
4smallsCelery ribs
3cupsPale ale
½teaspoonFennel seeds
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonCloves
½cupDry sherry

Directions

Core apples and slice thinly. Slice celery ribs thinly.

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread drained sauerkraut evenly over bottom of 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar; add pork chops in a single layer.

2. Toss together sliced onions, apples and celery in medium bowl.

Spread evenly over pork chops. Add beer. Combine fennel seeds, cinnamon and cloves in small bowl. Sprinkle over vegetables.

3. Cover pan with foil. Bake 1½ hours. Remove foil; pour sherry over chops. Continue to cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Serve with boiled potatoes or spaetzle.

Source: Chicago Tribune, October 2, 1996