Pork Chop Casserole

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Alan Withee for sharing this classic food funny:

A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on the
road. A nearby farmer saw the accident and went over to have a
look and found the boy trying to right the tipped wagon. "Hey
Willie," the farmer said., "Forget your troubles for a spell and
come have dinner with us. I'll help you with that wagon after
we eat."

"That's mighty nice of you, but Pa wouldn't like that," Willie
replied.

"Aw, come on son. Take a break," the farmer insisted.

"Well, okay, " the boy finally agreed. "But Pa won't like it."

After a hearty meal, Willie thanked the farmer. "I feel a lot
better now, but I just know that Pa will be upset."

"Nonsense," the farmer said. "Where is your pa anyway?"

"Under the wagon."

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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The Germans know that all it takes to make a great meal is some
pork, potatoes, and sauerkraut. Here they are all assembled in
a baking dish so the oven can do all the work.

Pork Chop Casserole

3 cups (750 ml ) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 Tbs (15 ml) caraway seeds
4-6 thick pork chops, about 1/4 lb (110 g) each
2 onions, sliced
4-6 potatoes, peeled and cut into rounds 1/2-inch
(1 cm) thick
1 can (15 oz, 425 g) chopped tomatoes with their liquid
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Mix together the sauerkraut and caraway seeds. Spread the
sauerkraut in a baking dish big enough to hold the pork chops
snugly in a single layer. Top with the pork chops followed by the
onion, potatoes, and tomatoes with their liquid. Season with salt
and pepper. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350F (180C)
oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Wed Apr 5 06:13:05 2006