4 thick loin pork chops
Flour, salt and pepper
3 tbsp. bacon fat or butte
3 lb. sauerkraut (rinsed)
1 tsp. caraway seed, if desired
4 onions, sliced
4 apples, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
White wine, beer or apple cider

Dust chops with flour, salt and pepper and brown in bacon fat or butter. In bottom of large casserole place a bed of sauerkraut. Add a layer of onions and apples and top with chops. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper and 1 chopped clove of garlic. Add another layer of onions and apples and more sauerkraut. Add the second clove of garlic, more pepper and barely enough wine, beer or cider to cover. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours. When using beer as liquid, omit apples.