Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

These pork chops are juicy and flavorful with a German flair from the addition of beer, potatoes, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds. If you’re looking for a nonalcoholic option, feel free to substitute beef broth for the beer.

• Hands-On Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 (1"-thick) bone-in pork loin chops

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 slices bacon, diced

1 stalk celery, finely chopped

3 large carrots, peeled and sliced

1 large onion, peeled and diced

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

1 (12-ounce) bottle lager

4 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered

2 medium red apples, peeled, cored, and quartered

1 (1-pound) bag high-quality sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon caraway seeds

1 Press the Sauté button on Instant Pot®. Heat olive oil. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In batches, sear pork chops for 1–2 minutes per side. Set pork aside.

2 Add bacon, celery, carrots, and onion to the Instant Pot®. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Add beer and deglaze the Instant Pot® by stirring and scraping to loosen any browned bits stuck to the bottom and sides of the Instant Pot®. Simmer unlidded for 5 minutes.

3 Add potatoes, apples, and sauerkraut. Sprinkle with caraway seeds. Slightly prop pork chops up against the sides of the pot so as not to crowd the pork. Lock lid.

4 Press the Manual button and adjust time to 15 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

5 Transfer the pork chops, sauerkraut, potatoes, and apples to a serving tray.