Embark on a culinary journey to perfection with our exclusive guide to crafting the ultimate Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut dish. This delectable meal promises to tantalize your taste buds with a harmonious blend of tender pork, tangy sauerkraut, and an array of aromatic spices, all effortlessly prepared in the convenience of your slow cooker. Discover the secrets to achieving fall-apart tender pork, perfectly balanced flavors, and an irresistible aroma that will permeate your kitchen and leave your family and friends craving more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this step-by-step guide will empower you to create a slow cooker masterpiece that will become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
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SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
Super-easy slow cooked pork tenderloin with sauerkraut and potatoes. Use a slow cooker liner for effortless cleanup. This is also good served with mashed potatoes if you don't want to use the whole baby ones. I usually double the recipe as the leftovers are even better the next day.
Provided by Amian
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place whole pork tenderloin into a slow cooker. Arrange potatoes around the pork; pour the sauerkraut and juice over the pork and potatoes. Add butter cubes, salt, and black pepper. Cook on Low until pork is tender, 8 to 10 hours. Add more water after 8 hours if mixture seems dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1057.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
SLOW-COOKER PORK ROAST AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER
Sauerkraut, apples and caraway impart great German flavor to slow-cooked pork roast.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, lightly mix sauerkraut, apples, caraway seed and apple juice. With spoon, make indention in center of mixture; place pork roast in center.
- Arrange potato halves around roast on sauerkraut mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over roast.
- Cover; cook on Low setting 7 to 8 hours.
- In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Remove roast from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cut roast into slices. Arrange potatoes around slices. With slotted spoon, remove sauerkraut mixture from slow cooker; place in serving bowl. Serve roast slices and potatoes with sauerkraut mixture and mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES
The apple and onion together work magic on this classic dish. This is traditionally served on New Year's Day in Central Pennsylvania. It is customarily served with mashed potatoes. The sauerkraut mixture tops the mashed potatoes like a gravy. Surprisingly good.
Provided by Katie
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops in hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain.
- Arrange apples and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with browned pork chops. Pour in enough water to cover bottom of the slow cooker crock.
- Cook on High for 3 hours (or on Low for 6 hours). Add sauerkraut and fennel seed to pork chop mixture. Cook for 1 more hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1103.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
SLOW COOKER LANCASTER COUNTY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
Old fashioned pork and sauerkraut that is served here on New Year's Day for luck! Serve with mashed potatoes, and apple sauce for dipping the pork in.
Provided by Kathie Boettger
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 6h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut pork loin, if necessary, to fit in the slow cooker. Season with caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauerkraut over the roast.
- Cook on High for 1 hour, then cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 582.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT AND PORK TENDERLOIN
My father always made this in the fall and all he had to do was mention he was cooking it and we would all be there invited or not. Can't get any simpler with only 4 ingredients.
Provided by Norelllaura1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 5h3m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place Sauerkraut with its juice into crockpot and caraway seeds, garlic (and apple if desired) and stir to mix together.
- place pork tenderloin on top and cover with lid.
- Cook on low for 9 hours or on high for 5.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 99.8, Sodium 1075.8, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.1, Protein 33.5
SLOW COOKER PORK, SAUERKRAUT, AND BEER
A family slow cooker favorite that's easy to put together. The beer enhances the flavor of the sauerkraut and pork. There is no need to brown the pork roast before placing it in the slow cooker. I serve this with scalloped or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Bobettern
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the crock of a five-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Season roast with salt and pepper; lay in the prepared slow cooker crock.
- Spread sauerkraut over and around the roast. Pour beer over the sauerkraut. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the sauerkraut; top with onion and dot with butter. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 776.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
This pork and sauerkraut recipe is super easy. My husband went crazy over this. He ended up having 2 man-sized servings! Serve with crusty bread (French or Italian will do) and horseradish or spicy brown mustard.
Provided by Jo Bair
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 6h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pork chops, potatoes, sauerkraut, cranberries, carrot, root beer, and horseradish in a slow cooker, in that order. Cook on Low until pork chops are very tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 376.8 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA
Make and share this Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast With Sauerkraut and Kielbasa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories Pork
Time 6h50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler in the oven. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves (hubby not a fan of thyme, I used parsley), and season with salt and pepper.
- Place under the broiler for 10 - 15 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.
- Place 2 lbs of the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
- Place the roast in the center over the sauerkraut, topped with apples.
- Optional: Add quartered red potatoes, and thin sliced carrots.
- Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the crock.
- Cover with remaining sauerkraut.
- Cover. Cook on High for 6 hours.
SLOW COOKER GERMAN-STYLE PORK ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES
Pork loin becomes tender and delicious cooked slowly with sauerkraut and caraway seeds. This gets raves from my German father. My Irish husband loves it too!
Provided by Dianemwj
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 8h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; stir to coat. Season the pork roast with salt and pepper; lay atop the potatoes. Pour the sauerkraut over the roast; sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Cook in slow cooker on Low 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- Selecting the right cut of pork is crucial for a flavorful dish. Pork shoulder, pork butt, or pork loin are excellent options as they have a good amount of fat that renders during cooking, resulting in tender and juicy meat.
- Browning the pork before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and color to the dish. This step can be done in a skillet over medium-high heat or in the slow cooker itself using the sauté function.
- Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage that adds a tangy and sour flavor to the dish. If you prefer a milder flavor, rinse the sauerkraut before using it.
- Apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch to the dish. Granny Smith apples are a popular choice due to their tartness, but you can use other varieties as well.
- Caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves are common spices used in this dish. They add a warm and aromatic flavor that complements the pork and sauerkraut.
- Cooking the dish on low heat for 8-10 hours allows the flavors to meld and the pork to become fall-apart tender.
- Serve the dish with mashed potatoes, boiled potatoes, or spätzle for a complete meal.
Conclusion: Slow cooker pork and sauerkraut is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of tender pork, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet apples creates a delicious and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for a cold winter day or a casual gathering with friends and family. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a restaurant-quality slow cooker pork and sauerkraut that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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