Favorite Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 4 pork center loin chops; trimmed
* 2 teaspoons dried sage
* salt
* freshly ground black pepper
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 4 large shallots; thinly sliced
* 2 cloves garlic; minced
* 2 tablespoons dry sherry; or cognac or brandy
* 2 pounds sauerkraut; undrained
* 1 teaspoon caraway seed
== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 350°F.
# Sprinkle each pork chop with some sage, salt, and pepper to taste.
# Rub the seasonings into the pork chops so they will adhere.
# Set aside.
# Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and pour ½ cup of the chicken broth into it.
# When the broth begins to boil, add the shallots and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
# Add the pork chops and some broth.
# Allow the broth to almost evaporate and brown the chops on one side, 4 to 5minutes.
# Add ½ cup more broth to the skillet and turn the chops.
# Allow the broth to almost evaporate as the chops brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes.
# Remove the chops from the skillet and add the remaining broth and sherry.
# Stir and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
# Allow the liquid to reduce until slightly thickened.
# Remove the skillet from the heat.
# Place half of the sauerkraut in the bottom of a casserole dish large enough to hold the chops.
# Sprinkle the sauerkraut with ½ teaspoon of the caraway seeds.
# Place the browned chops on top of the sauerkraut and pour the reduced skillet liquid over each of the chops.
# Distribute the remaining sauerkraut evenly over the chops and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon caraway seeds over all.
# Cover the casserole and place it in the oven.
# Bake for 1½ hours or until the pork is very tender.
# Remove the casserole from the oven.
# Remove the cover carefully since steam will billow out.
# Serve each chop with some sauerkraut.
# Drizzle some of the liquid from the casserole over each.
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