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A perfectly seared pork chop topped with caramelized onions served over sauerkraut, ready in minutes.

Pork Chops Recipes in 10 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick, savory dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. You can prepare flavorful, juicy pork chops with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Pan-Frying Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil or as needed
  • 1 20-ounce can sauerkraut well drained
  • 1 apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds

Equipment

  • 2-quart casserole dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Rub pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry pork chops on both sides until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  4. Place browned pork chops into the prepared casserole dish.
  5. Combine sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl; cover pork chops with the mixture.
  6. Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture.
  7. Bake pork chops in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. Check that an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Notes

This recipe was a turning point for quick, family-friendly meals. The simple seasoning and quick pan-fry result in a juicy final product.

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