Braised Pork without hocks greens

4 pork chops, 1-inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons lard 4 slices thick-cut bacon 2 lbs sauerkraut or 3 lbs sauerkraut 1 large onion , sliced 1[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 4 lbs rolled boneless pork loin 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1/2 cup butter 4 cups thinly sliced sweet onions[...]