PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH POTATOES

Pork and Sauerkraut With Potatoes image

This is a wintertime favorite in our home. The down-home flavors of pork and sauerkraut are complemented by potatoes and apples. The aroma is irresistible as it cooks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
6 bone-in pork loin chops ( 7 ounces each)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, onion, apples, corn syrup, bay leaves, caraway and pepper. Spoon half into a 5-qt. slow cooker; top with potatoes. , Broil pork chops 6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned; place over potatoes. Spoon remaining sauerkraut mixture over pork. , Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook 4-5 hours longer or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 35g protein.