Salt and pepper pork chops, brown in 2 T bacon grease, using a heavy skillet. Set aside, discard grease. In the same skillet, saute the onions and celery in 2 T bacon grease, using low heat until tender. Stir in the sauerkraut, sugar, sage, salt and pepper. Fry sauerkraut until it browns a bit. Turn off heat. Peel, core and slice the apples. Stir into the sauerkraut. Pour mixture into a shallow roasting pan. Arrange the pork chops in a single layer on top. Pour 1 cup apple juice over chops. Bake in a 350 oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until chops are tender. Occasionally baste the chops with the remaining apple juice. Pour any left over juice over the chops.
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