Crock Pot Pork Sauerkraut
Transform your dinner table with the comforting flavors of Crock Pot Pork Sauerkraut, a savory-sweet medley of tender pork shoulder roast, tangy sauerkraut, and aromatic spices. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines the richness of seared pork infused with the subtle sweetness of apples and brown sugar, balanced perfectly by the earthy notes of caraway seeds and garlic. With minimal prep and a leisurely 8-hour cook time, your crock pot does all the work, leaving you with a melt-in-your-mouth, flavor-packed meal. Serve this hearty dish alongside mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every bit of its irresistible juices. Perfect for cozy evenings, this one-pot recipe is a must-try for slow cooker enthusiasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder roast
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 1 apple
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Pat the pork shoulder roast dry with paper towels, then season it on all sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
Peel and core the apple, then slice it into thin wedges. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings. Mince the garlic cloves.
In the bottom of a slow cooker, layer the sauerkraut, followed by the sliced apple, onion, minced garlic, and caraway seeds.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the layered ingredients, then pour the chicken broth on top to evenly distribute moisture.
Place the seared pork shoulder roast on top of the sauerkraut mixture in the crockpot.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred it using two forks. Stir the sauerkraut mixture in the crockpot to combine flavors.
Return the shredded pork to the crockpot and stir gently to mix with the sauerkraut and juices.
Serve warm with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
645 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.7 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 995 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.3 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*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.
