Smoked Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Potatoes
A quick and hearty skillet meal with smoky pork loin, tangy sauerkraut, and tender potatoes. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
- 4 whole smoked pork loin chops
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 1.5 pounds potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the 1 medium onion and cut the 1.5 pounds potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Pat the 4 smoked pork loin chops dry with paper towels.
- 2
Heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the pork chops and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and potato cubes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to soften and brown, about 8 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the 2 cups sauerkraut and 1 teaspoon caraway seeds. Nestle the pork chops back into the skillet. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender and the pork is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve hot, with the sauerkraut and potatoes spooned over the pork.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid
- knife
- cutting board
- paper towels
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