Smoked Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Mashed Potatoes (Kasseler mit Sauerkraut und Puree)
Smoked pork chops (Kassel-style), fried in butter and braised with sauerkraut, seasoned with juniper berries, bay leaf and nutmeg, and served with mashed potatoes
Ingredients
- 1-1/8 lbs smoked boneless pork chops
- 2-1/8 cups sauerkraut
- 1 package instant mashed potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp resolidified butter
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 juniper berries
- 1-1/8 cups milk
- 2-1/8 cups water
- dash nutmeg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Wash the meat and pat dry. Peel and chop the onion. Melt the butter in a frying pan. Fry the meat on both sides, adding the onions to brown them as well. Add the sauerkraut, bay leaf, and juniper berries to the pot, along with ½ cup of water. Allow the mixture to lightly simmer for about 30 minutes.
- In a pot add the remaining water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add milk and the instant mashed potato mix. Whisk well.
- Mix in remaining spices to the meat and sauerkraut pot. Serves 4 people.