4 pork chops, 1/2 inch thick and trimmed
Vegetable oil for browning
1 med. onion, sliced and separated into rings
1/8 tsp. instant garlic flakes
3 c. drained sauerkraut
3/4 c. apple juice
1 1/2 tsp. caraway seed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. apple slices, unpeeled, cored, red cooking variety

Brown chops, set aside. Place in a slow cooker half of onion rings, garlic flakes, sauerkraut, apple juice, caraway seed, salt, thyme and pepper. Place remaining half of ingredients on top of chops; top with apple slices. Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Serves 4.