Favorite Pork Chops with Sauerkraut

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 pork center loin chops; trimmed
 * 2 teaspoons dried sage
 * salt
 * freshly ground black pepper
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 4 large shallots; thinly sliced
 * 2 cloves garlic; minced
 * 2 tablespoons dry sherry; or cognac or brandy
 * 2 pounds sauerkraut; undrained
 * 1 teaspoon caraway seed

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Sprinkle each pork chop with some sage, salt, and pepper to taste.
 * 3) Rub the seasonings into the pork chops so they will adhere.
 * 4) Set aside.
 * 5) Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and pour ½ cup of the chicken broth into it.
 * 6) When the broth begins to boil, add the shallots and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
 * 7) Add the pork chops and some broth.
 * 8) Allow the broth to almost evaporate and brown the chops on one side, 4 to 5minutes.
 * 9) Add ½ cup more broth to the skillet and turn the chops.
 * 10) Allow the broth to almost evaporate as the chops brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes.
 * 11) Remove the chops from the skillet and add the remaining broth and sherry.
 * 12) Stir and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
 * 13) Allow the liquid to reduce until slightly thickened.
 * 14) Remove the skillet from the heat.
 * 15) Place half of the sauerkraut in the bottom of a casserole dish large enough to hold the chops.
 * 16) Sprinkle the sauerkraut with ½ teaspoon of the caraway seeds.
 * 17) Place the browned chops on top of the sauerkraut and pour the reduced skillet liquid over each of the chops.
 * 18) Distribute the remaining sauerkraut evenly over the chops and sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon caraway seeds over all.
 * 19) Cover the casserole and place it in the oven.
 * 20) Bake for 1½ hours or until the pork is very tender.
 * 21) Remove the casserole from the oven.
 * 22) Remove the cover carefully since steam will billow out.
 * 23) Serve each chop with some sauerkraut.
 * 24) Drizzle some of the liquid from the casserole over each.