Alright, let’s talk about them crock pot pork chops and sauerkraut, you know, the kind that makes your belly warm and happy.
I ain’t no fancy chef, mind you, but I know how to make a good meal. This here recipe is easy as pie, even my old man could do it, and that’s sayin’ somethin’. You don’t need no special skills, just a crock pot and some good ingredients.
First off, you gotta get yourself some pork chops. Don’t matter too much if they got bone in or not, but the bone-in ones, they taste a little better, I reckon. Then you need a big ol’ can of sauerkraut. Them Germans, they eat this stuff for good luck, I heard. Can’t hurt, right? And some potatoes, any kind will do. I like the yellow ones myself.
Now, this is the important part. You take that crock pot, yeah, the one you got hidin’ in the back of the cupboard, and you put a little bit of that sauerkraut in the bottom. Not too much, just enough to cover the bottom. Then you put in a layer of potatoes, sliced up mind you, not whole. Then you lay them pork chops on top of them potatoes. Season ’em up good, with salt and pepper, maybe a little garlic powder if you’re feelin’ fancy. Then you put some more sauerkraut on top of the pork chops. You keep doin’ that, layers upon layers, until you run out of stuff. Sauerkraut on the bottom and on the top, remember that.
Cooking it low and slow is the key, I tell ya. You just put that lid on, turn that crock pot on low, and let it do its thing. Six hours, maybe eight, depends on how thick them pork chops are. You want ’em so tender they fall apart when you poke ’em with a fork.
- Get your pork chops, sauerkraut, and potatoes.
- Layer them in the crock pot: sauerkraut, potatoes, pork chops, repeat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and maybe some garlic powder.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork chops are tender.
Now, some folks like to serve this over mashed potatoes. Me? I just eat it straight out of the pot. But you can do whatever you want. It’s your food, ain’t it? You can put it over noodles, rice, whatever tickles your fancy. It’s good eatin’, no matter how you serve it.
This here dish, it’s what they call comfort food. The kind that fills your belly and warms your soul. It reminds me of my grandma’s cooking, bless her heart. She always said that good food brings people together. And she was right, you know. There’s nothin’ better than sittin’ down with your family and friends, sharin’ a good meal. And this crock pot pork chops and sauerkraut, well, it’s the perfect meal for sharin’.
Some say pig meat brings good luck and wealth. I don’t know about all that, but I do know it tastes mighty fine. And when you cook it with that sauerkraut, it gets all tangy and delicious. The potatoes soak up all them juices, and it’s just a flavor explosion in your mouth. Trust me, you gotta try this.
So, there you have it. My simple, no-fuss recipe for crock pot pork chops and sauerkraut. It ain’t fancy, but it’s good. And that’s all that matters, right? Now go on and make yourself some. You won’t regret it. And if you do, well, don’t come cryin’ to me. I told you it was good!
And remember, don’t be scared to experiment. Maybe you want to add some onions, or some carrots. Go ahead! It’s your kitchen, your rules. Just make sure you cook it long enough, that’s the most important part. Low and slow, that’s the secret to tender, juicy pork chops.
So there you have it. Go on now, get cookin’! And don’t forget to tell your friends about this here recipe. Good food is meant to be shared, after all.
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