Well, howdy there, y’all! Let’s talk about makin’ some good ol’ pork chops and sauerkraut in that there crock pot. I ain’t no fancy chef or nothin’, but I can sure whip up a tasty meal, and this here recipe is as easy as pie…or maybe easier than pie, ‘cause pie crusts can be tricky, you know?
Now, some folks say eatin’ pork and sauerkraut brings ya good luck. Heck, I don’t know about all that, but it sure does taste good, and that’s lucky enough for me! They say them Egyptians and Germans, and even the Chinese, thought pigs was somethin’ special, a sign of good times and plenty of food. Makes sense to me. Pigs are plump and tasty!
First things first, we gotta get ourselves some pork chops. I like to use the boneless kind, easier to manage, you know? Don’t want no bones gettin’ in the way of a good bite. You can use them bone-in ones too, if that’s what you got. Just make sure they ain’t too thin, or they’ll dry out somethin’ awful. And get yourself a jar or a bag of sauerkraut. Don’t worry too much about what kind, just get the regular stuff, you know, the kind that looks like… well, like shredded cabbage in juice.
Now, some folks like to fuss over their pork chops, marinatin’ them and all that. Me? I ain’t got time for that. If you want to make them chops tender, you can smack ’em a few times with that meat hammer thingy. But honestly, the crock pot does all the work for you. That’s the beauty of it! Low and slow, that’s the secret. Cooks them chops up nice and tender.
- So, here’s what ya do: Take them pork chops and lay ’em down in the bottom of your crock pot. Just plop ’em right in there, don’t gotta be fancy about it.
- Then, you take that sauerkraut, juice and all, and pour it right over them chops. Make sure the sauerkraut covers them chops up good. You want all that good flavor to soak in.
- Now, put the lid on that there crock pot and turn it on. If you ain’t in a hurry, turn it on low and let it cook for about 8 or 9 hours. That’s what I like to do, start it in the mornin’ and dinner’s ready when I get hungry. If you’re in a rush, you can cook it on high for about 4 or 5 hours. Just keep an eye on it, so it don’t dry out.
That’s it! Ain’t that easy? You don’t need no fancy spices or nothin’. The sauerkraut has enough flavor all on its own. It gets all tangy and sour, and that pork gets all juicy and tender. It’s a match made in heaven, I tell ya! This recipe works with four pork chops, but if you got more folks to feed, you can throw in a couple extra. Just make sure they all fit in the crock pot, you don’t wanna be crammin’ them in there.
Now, some folks might tell you to add onions, or apples, or brown sugar, or all sorts of other things. And that’s fine, I reckon. You can experiment if you want. But me? I like it just plain and simple. Pork chops and sauerkraut. That’s all you need.
When it’s done, them pork chops will be fall-apart tender. You can serve it up with mashed potatoes, or some rice, or just a hunk of bread. Whatever you like. It’s a good, hearty meal that’ll fill ya up and warm ya up on a cold day. And maybe, just maybe, it’ll bring ya a little bit of luck too.
Slow cooker pork chops are the best, if you ask me. It’s what my mama used to make, and her mama before her, I reckon. We always had a crock pot on the counter, and it always had somethin’ good cookin’ in it. And more times than not, it was pork chops and sauerkraut. It’s a taste of home, you know? Comfort food, that’s what it is. And who don’t need a little comfort now and then?
So, there you have it. My foolproof recipe for pork chops and sauerkraut in the crock pot. It’s easy, it’s tasty, and it’s good for ya. So go on and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. And if you are, well, don’t come complainin’ to me! I just told ya how to make it, I ain’t responsible for what you do with it! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gettin’ hungry just talkin’ about it. Think I’ll go start a batch right now. Happy cookin’, y’all!
And remember, this here pork chops and sauerkraut recipe ain’t just food, it’s a whole heap of tradition, passed down through generations. It’s about makin’ somethin’ simple and delicious, somethin’ that fills your belly and warms your heart. So, go on and make some memories, folks! That’s the best ingredient of all.