These pork chops are braised
in a heady mixture of sauerkraut, applesauce, Dijon mustard and
a pinch of brown sugar.
Beer-Braised
Pork Chops
2 tablespoons vegetable
oil
4 (4-6-ounce) pork chops, 1-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (22-ounce) jar sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup beer
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Heat oil in a large nonstick
skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and
pepper; place in skillet and brown on both sides. Set aside.
- Combine sauerkraut, applesauce,
brown sugar and mustard in a shallow baking dish. Top with pork
chops and pour beer over the top. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
