Alright, let’s talk about makin’ them pork chops in that there slow cooker, with sauerkraut, you know, the sour cabbage stuff. I ain’t no fancy chef, but I can cook up a good meal, that’s for sure. This here recipe, it’s simple, even I can do it, and that’s sayin’ somethin’!
First off, you gotta get yourself some pork chops. Don’t matter too much what kind, but I like the thicker ones, they stay juicier. And you need that sauerkraut, the kind in a jar or a bag, whatever you can find. Some folks like to add other stuff, but we’ll keep it simple for now. This ain’t no city-slicker gourmet meal, this is good ol’ country cookin’.
Now, some folks say you gotta brown the pork chops first, in a pan and all. Sounds like a lot of work to me. I just dump them right into the slow cooker. Yep, raw and everything. Saves time, and honestly, I ain’t never noticed a difference. My old man, he always said, “If it tastes good, it is good,” and that’s how I cook.
- Put the pork chops in the slow cooker.
- Dump the sauerkraut on top, all over them chops. Make sure you pour in some of that juice too, that’s where the flavor is.
- Now, some folks like to add water or broth, but I don’t usually bother. The sauerkraut makes its own juice, plenty enough to keep things moist.
- If you want, you can sprinkle on a little bit of pepper, or maybe some onion powder. But don’t go overboard, the sauerkraut is already pretty salty.
Put the lid on that slow cooker and turn it on low. Now, you just gotta wait. How long? Well, that depends. If you’re in a hurry, maybe four or five hours on high, but I like to cook it low and slow, all day if I can. Six or eight hours, maybe even longer. The longer it cooks, the more tender them chops get. They just fall apart in your mouth, that’s how you know they’re done. And that sauerkraut, it gets all soft and tangy, mmm-mmm good!
Now, I heard some folks say eatin’ pork and sauerkraut is good luck. Especially on New Year’s Day. Something about bringin’ in wealth and prosperity. I don’t know about all that fancy talk, but I do know it’s good eatin’. And that’s good enough for me. Wealth and prosperity? Well, I ain’t seen much of that, but I have a full belly, and that’s a start.
You can eat these pork chops with just about anything. Mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, whatever you like. I like to have a piece of cornbread on the side, to sop up all that juice. But honestly, sometimes I just eat them right out of the slow cooker, with a fork. Don’t judge, it’s good eatin’!
And you know what else? This here meal, it’s cheap. Pork chops ain’t too expensive, and sauerkraut, well, that stuff lasts forever. So you can feed a whole family without breakin’ the bank. That’s important, especially these days. Waste not, want not, that’s what my grandma always said. And she knew a thing or two about cookin’.
So there you have it, my easy-peasy recipe for pork chops in sauerkraut, cooked in a slow cooker. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good, hearty food. The kind that sticks to your ribs and makes you feel warm inside. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. And if you don’t like it, well, more for me!
And remember, don’t be afraid to experiment. Maybe add some apples, or some caraway seeds. Or a little bit of brown sugar, if you like it sweet. Cooking ain’t an exact science, it’s about what tastes good to you. So get in that kitchen and start cookin’! That’s how you learn, by doin’.
One last thing, don’t forget to unplug that there slow cooker when you’re done. Don’t want to burn the house down, now, do we? Safety first, that’s what I always say. Now go on, get cookin’!
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