Ingredients

  • 8 pork chops (1/2-inch thick)
  • 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 c. apple juice, divided
  • 2 lb. small red potatoes
  • 1 lb. or 1 (16 oz.) jar small whole onions, drained
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 6 to 8 c. cabbage, shredded

Method

  • Coat pork chops in flour; reserve excess flour.
  • In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Brown chops on both sides.
  • Season with pepper and salt if desired.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • Stir reserved flour into pan; cook and stir until a paste forms.
  • Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups apple juice; blend until smooth.
  • Return chops to Dutch oven; cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, onions, carrots and remaining apple juice.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes longer.
  • Top with cabbage; cover and bake 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the chops are tender, basting occasionally with juices.
  • Yield:
  • 8 servings.