Pork Apple Kraut

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Trim fat from pork chops or ribs, but leave bones in.
3. 3
   If 1/2-inch thick, cut chops in half or ribs can be cut into chunks.
4. 4
   Brown meat in skillet on all sides.
5. 5
   Remove to a casserole.
6. 6
   Add dash of pepper on each piece.
7. 7
   Drain sauerkraut in colander and rinse quickly with cold water.
8. 8
   Place in the skillet and stir around to absorb the meat residue for flavor.
9. 9
   Wash and core apples but leave skin on.
10. 10
    Cut into rings approximately 1/2-inch thick.
11. 11
    Layer the pork and sauerkraut in a casserole and top with the apple rings.
12. 12
    Sprinkle each apple with cinnamon and nutmeg.
13. 13
    Cover and bake for 1 hour.