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Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Knocks and Chops: Knockwurst with Spiced Sauerkraut and Smoked Pork Chops with Bacon, Apple and Onion (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (16-oz) package (4 links) knockwurst
1 tbsp butter
1 lb sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 tsp caraway seeds
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp whole peppercorns
1 cup dark german beer
spicy mustard
1 loaf pumpernickel, sliced
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium to large yellow onion , quartered then thinly sliced
1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
6 thin cut boneless smoked pork chops , halved on an angle , available near packaged ham in meat case
1 cup dark german beer
1/2 lb each of 2 cheese selections such as: beer kaese, bruder basil, muenster
sour pickles
1 bag bavarian pretzels

Directions:

Pierce the casings of knockwurst and arrange in medium skillet. Add 1 inch of water, bring to a simmer and warm wursts through. Remove from the pan. Drain the skillet and add butter. Melt butter over medium heat. Cut each knockwurst into 1/3 and add back to the pan to crisp casings. Add sauerkraut to the pan, sprinkle in caraway, add bay leaf and peppercorns. Pour the beer into the skillet. When the beer comes to a bubble reduce heat to simmer.
Heat a second skillet over medium high. Add oil, 1 turn of the pan and add chopped bacon. When the bacon renders its fat, add onions and saute 3 to 5 minutes, then add sliced apples and saute mixture another 2 or 3 minutes. Add smoked chops to the pan and caramelize meat on both sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove chops to a plate and loosely cover with foil. Pour the beer into the pan and reduce heat to a simmer.
When you are ready to serve, cut several slices of pumpernickel in half down the middle. Place a bowl of spicy mustard alongside the pumpernickel bread for passing at the table.
Place 2 or 3 chunks of the knockwurst on each dinner plate on a bed of spiced sauerkraut. Serve 3 pieces of smoked pork chops topped with bacon, apples and onions. Place deli style large dill or half sour pickles, German cheeses and pretzels out for an evening of uber snacking!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	938.71 Kcal (3930 kJ)
Calories from fat	442.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.15g	76%
Cholesterol	88.23mg	29%
Sodium	1851.66mg	77%
Potassium	881.04mg	19%
Total Carbs	105.87g	35%
Sugars	72.16g	289%
Dietary Fiber	24.42g	98%
Protein	17.89g	36%
Vitamin C	65.3mg	109%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	144.9mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.26 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.7g	76%
Cholesterol	17.41mg	29%
Sodium	365.43mg	77%
Potassium	173.88mg	19%
Total Carbs	20.89g	35%
Sugars	14.24g	289%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	98%
Protein	3.53g	36%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	109%
Iron	0.5mg	14%
Calcium	28.6mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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