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Pork and Sauerkraut Crockpot

Delicious Pork and Sauerkraut Crockpot for Cozy Dinners

A comforting Pork and Sauerkraut Crockpot recipe perfect for cozy dinners, embracing tradition with simple, hearty ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 2 lbs Pork Shoulder Trim excess fat and cut into chunks.
For the Vegetables
  • 24 oz Sauerkraut Well-drained.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
For the Sweetness
  • 2 Apples Sliced, any variety.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Caraway Seeds Optional.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor.
For Moisture
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use gluten-free if needed.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut into 2-3 inch chunks.
  2. Chop the onion, slice the apples, and drain the sauerkraut thoroughly.
Layering
  1. In the slow cooker, layer the pork chunks, sauerkraut, apples, and onions.
Seasoning
  1. Sprinkle caraway seeds, salt, and pepper evenly over the layered ingredients.
Moisture Addition
  1. Pour chicken broth over the layers, ensuring everything is covered adequately.
Slow Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is tender.
Final Mixing
  1. Shred the pork and mix it back into the sauerkraut, apples, and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure the sauerkraut is thoroughly drained to prevent a watery dish. Customize seasoning to your preference.

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