Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion

Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion
Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion takes roughly 35 minutes from beginning to end. One portion of this dish contains around 74g of protein, 78g of fat, and a total of 1113 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 44% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires bavarian pretzels, bay leaf, peppercorns, and butter. It works well as a main course. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Pork Chops Stuffed with Smoked Goudan and Bacon, Pork Chops Stuffed With Smoked Goudan and Bacon, and Apple-Onion Pork Chops.

Instructions

1
Pierce the casings of knockwurst and arrange in medium skillet.
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Add 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and warm wursts through.
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Remove from the pan.
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Drain the skillet and add butter. Melt butter over medium heat.
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Cut each knockwurst into 1/3 and add back to the pan to crisp casings.
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Add sauerkraut to the pan, sprinkle in caraway, add bay leaf and peppercorns.
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Pour the beer into the skillet. When the beer comes to a bubble reduce heat to simmer.
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Heat a second skillet over medium high.
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Add oil, 1 turn of the pan and add chopped bacon. When the bacon renders its fat, add onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, then add sliced apples and saute mixture another 2 or 3 minutes.
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Add smoked chops to the pan and caramelize meat on both sides, 2 or 3 minutes.
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Remove chops to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
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Pour the beer into the pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
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When you are ready to serve, cut several slices of pumpernickel in half down the middle.
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Place a bowl of spicy mustard alongside the pumpernickel bread for passing at the table.
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Place 2 or 3 chunks of the knockwurst on each dinner plate on a bed of spiced sauerkraut.
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Serve 3 pieces of smoked pork chops topped with bacon, apples and onions.
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Place deli style large dill or half sour pickles, German cheeses and pretzels out for an evening of uber snacking!
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DifficultyHard
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score36
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