Pork and Sauerkraut Recipe
Pork loin, sauerkraut, apple, and onion slow cook together for a classic sweet and tangy meal.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 lbs. boneless pork loin
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 32 oz. sauerkraut with juice
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 yellow onion sliced
- 1 red apple (such as Fuji or Red Delicious) peeled, cored, and chopped
Instructions
- Place the pork loin fat side up into the slow cooker.
- Season the pork with the 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Add the sauerkraut, including its juice, over and around the pork.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar evenly over the sauerkraut and pork.
- Top with the sliced onion and chopped apple, spreading them evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Once cooked, shred the pork directly in the slow cooker and stir the sauerkraut mixture to combine the flavors.
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Notes
For a sweeter flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the sauerkraut mixture before cooking.
If you prefer a tangier dish, increase the apple cider vinegar to 1/4 cup.
Slow cooker temperatures vary - you may need to cook longer to achieve a tender roast.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 1090mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
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