Pork Chops And Sauerkraut - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. bag of fresh sauerkraut
1 lb. new potatoes
1 Tbsp. oil
4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick
Salt and pepper
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. caraway seeds

Preparation

Rinse sauerkraut in water and drain.
Cut potatoes in half. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper and brown them on both sides, about 4 minutes in all; set aside.
Put potatoes in the same side and brown the cut side, about 2 minutes; remove from skillet.
Add sauerkraut, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper and caraway seeds.
Top with chops and potatoes, pressing them into the sauerkraut.
Lower heat.
Cover pan and simmer until the chops are very tender, about 40 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.