Crock Pot Pork Roast and Sauerkraut
Infuse your home with the irresistible aroma of comfort cooking with this Crock Pot Pork Roast and Sauerkraut recipe—a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering. Featuring a tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder roast nestled atop tangy sauerkraut, sweetened with apples and brown sugar, and seasoned with aromatic caraway seeds, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet flavors. Searing the pork before slow-cooking locks in a rich depth of flavor, while a splash of chicken broth keeps everything juicy and deliciously moist during the long, gentle cooking process. With just 20 minutes of prep time and all-day satisfaction from your slow cooker, this one-pot wonder is a hassle-free way to serve up a hearty, melt-in-your-mouth meal. Pair it with buttery mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a truly comforting culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder roast
- 32 oz sauerkraut
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium apple
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Season the pork shoulder roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step enhances the flavor of the dish.
While the pork is searing, drain and rinse the sauerkraut to remove excess brine. Transfer the sauerkraut to the crock pot.
Peel and dice the onion into small pieces. Core and dice the apple into small cubes. Add the onion and apple to the crock pot on top of the sauerkraut.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and caraway seeds evenly over the sauerkraut mixture.
Once the pork is seared, place it on top of the sauerkraut mixture in the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth over the pork and sauerkraut to keep everything moist during cooking.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily shreddable.
Once done, shred or slice the pork as desired and serve with sauerkraut, making sure to spoon some of the juices from the crock pot over the dish for extra flavor.
Enjoy with mashed potatoes, crusty bread, or your favorite side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 310.1 g | 398% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.3 g | 536% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 989 mg | 330% | |
| Sodium | 9720 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 100.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 259.3 g | 519% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 29.8 mg | 166% | |
| Potassium | 6020 mg | 128% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
