Braised Kasseler chops

Name: Braised Kasseler chops
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 Onions; 1 cauliflower; 750 g Potatoes; 50 g streaky smoked bacon; 4 Kasseler chops (250 g each); 2 TABLESPOONS Oil; 7-10 Tbsp salt and pepper; 2 TEASPOONS dried marjoram; 1 collar Spring onions

AUTHOR
Andrew Gay

DIFFICULTY
very easy

RATING

Finally we have a real desire again for hearty treats from the oven. The secret to the great taste here: First sear the meat, then slowly braise it. Mmmhhh...

COOK TIME
90 mins

TOTAL TIME
90 mins

Ingredients

Servings: 4

4 Onions
1 cauliflower
750 g Potatoes
50 g streaky smoked bacon
4 Kasseler chops (250 g each)
2 TABLESPOONS Oil
7-10 Tbsp salt and pepper
2 TEASPOONS dried marjoram
1 collar Spring onions

Directions

1
Onions peel and cut into slices. Clean and wash the cauliflower and cut into florets. Wash potatoes thoroughly and cut into slices. Finely dice bacon. Rinse chops and pat dry.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan. Fry the bacon in it until crispy, take it out. Fry chops in hot bacon fat for about 2 minutes on each side, season with pepper and remove.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the roaster. Fry the potatoes and onions well. Season with salt, pepper and marjoram. Add chops and cauliflower and mix with the potatoes. Add 600 ml water and bring to the boil.
4
Cover and cook in a preheated oven (electric cooker: 180 °C/circulating air: 160 °C/gas: see manufacturer) for approx. 1 1⁄4 hours. Remove the lid approx. 30 minutes before the end of the braising time and finish cooking open.
5
In the meantime clean and wash the spring onions and cut them into fine rings. Mix with bacon, spread on the smoked pork and cook for about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.