Alright, let’s talk about them crockpot sauerkraut and pork chops, eh? My old man, he used to love this stuff. Said it filled his belly and kept him warm, like a good ol’ fire in the winter. And let me tell ya, it ain’t hard to make, even if you ain’t got much time or fancy kitchen stuff.
First off, you gotta get yourself some pork chops. Now, don’t go buyin’ them skinny little things. Get some thick ones, the kind that got some meat on ’em. You know, the ones that look like they coulda come from a happy pig, not some scrawny fella. I always say, a good meal starts with good meat. And pork, well, it’s just plain good.
Then comes the sauerkraut. Now, some folks wrinkle their noses at it, say it smells funny. But I tell ya, it’s got that tang that just wakes up your mouth. And it’s good for ya too, helps keep your insides clean, or so they say. You can get the kind in a can, that’s what I usually do. Easy peasy, no fuss.
So, here’s how I do it. I take my old crockpot, the one I got from the trading post twenty years ago, and I slop a bit of sauerkraut in the bottom. Not too much, just enough to cover the bottom. Then I put in some potatoes, sliced up thick. Gotta have potatoes, they soak up all the good juices. My grandpappy used to say, “Meat and potatoes, that’s what makes a man strong.” He was a strong fella, he was.
- Get your thick pork chops.
- Grab a can of sauerkraut.
- Slice up some potatoes.
- Layer it all in the crockpot.
Then I lay them pork chops on top of the potatoes. Just lay ’em in there, don’t be shy. And then I pour the rest of the sauerkraut over the chops. Make sure everything’s covered, you know? You want all that flavor to sink in. Then I put the lid on, turn the crockpot on low, and let it do its thing. Low and slow, that’s the secret to good cookin’, my mama always said.
How long you cook it? Well, that depends. I usually let it go all day, maybe six or eight hours. Sometimes longer, if I forget about it. It ain’t rocket science, ya know? You just cook it till the pork chops are fall-apart tender and the potatoes are soft. And the smell, oh that smell, it’ll fill your whole house with goodness. Makes your mouth water just thinkin’ about it.
Now, some folks like to add other stuff. Onions, apples, brown sugar, all sorts of things. Me? I keep it simple. Pork chops, sauerkraut, potatoes. That’s all you need. But you can experiment, if you want. Cooking ain’t about following rules, it’s about making something tasty. And if you mess it up, well, that’s okay too. You learn from your mistakes, ain’t that right?
And speaking of pigs, I heard somewhere that pigs bring good luck. Something about wealth and prosperity, or some such nonsense. I don’t know about all that, but I do know that a good pork chop dinner makes me feel lucky. Fills my belly and makes me feel content. And that’s good enough for me. I ain’t askin’ for much, just a good meal and a warm bed. That’s the simple life, and it’s a good life.
So, there you have it. My way of making crockpot sauerkraut and pork chops. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, honest food. And it’s easy to make, even for a tired old woman like me. Give it a try, you might just like it. And if you don’t, well, more for me, I always say! Hehe.
And one last thing. Don’t forget to season it! A little salt, a little pepper, maybe a bit of garlic powder if you’re feeling fancy. Just don’t overdo it. You want to taste the pork and the sauerkraut, not just the spices. Alright, I’m done talkin’ now. Go on and make yourself some dinner. You won’t regret it.
Tags：[Crockpot, Sauerkraut, Pork Chops, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker, Dinner, Potatoes]