Spiced Apple-Kraut Pork

Ingredients

• 3 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 2 cups spiced applesauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 pound bacon – cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 7 juniper berries
• 4 pork chops
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl combine the sauerkraut, applesauce, broth, bacon, brown sugar, thyme, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in optional juniper berries.

In a large skillet brown the pork in oil an drain. Place pork in an ungreased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spoon sauerkraut mixture over top and sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/4 hours or until meat is tender and cooked through.