Description
This Pork and Sauerkraut recipe is truly the best! Tender, juicy pork is perfectly complemented by sauerkraut infused with the sweetness of apples. This Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut is not only simple to make but also absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork loin trimmed of excess fat
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 16 ounces sauerkraut drained
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 apple sliced
- 1 cup apple juice
Instructions
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Liberally season the pork loin with salt and pepper on all sides.
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Heat oil in a large skillet or a dutch oven. Sear pork loin on all sides, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Add seared pork into a slow cooker. Pour in apple juice. Place onions, apples, and garlic around the pork loin. Top with sauerkraut.
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Place lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.
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Remove pork and slice or shred and serve with cooking liquids.
Notes
Sauerkraut: 16 ounces of sauerkraut is enough for a 2-4 pound pork loin. Any larger pork loin, you will want to double the amount of sauerkraut. And be sure to drain the liquid off the sauerkraut.
Apples: Use any apple that holds up well to baking, such as a Braeburn, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious.
Apple Juice: If you don’t have apple juice, use chicken stock in its place, but add in 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to help balance the flavors in this pork and sauerkraut. But I am telling you, the apple juice makes this dish incredible.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 267kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
Keywords: Pork and Sauerkraut recipe