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My version of Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut is an award winning recipe that our whole family loves. I say award winning, because 15 years ago my mother, modified my mother-in-law’s original Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut recipe and entered it in a local newspaper recipe contest. She won! Not only did she get the recipe printed in the paper, she also got a $50 cash prize. It was a proud family moment. This award winning recipe is special to me because it is the perfect culinary combination of my mother and mother-in-law. (PS…they are both amazing women!)
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut is one of those recipes you will want to make over and over. What is easier than throwing the ingredients in the crock pot in the morning and coming home to a delicious ready to serve dinner? I normally whip up some mashed potatoes (instant is fine, too. No judging here.) and dinner is served. If you are lucky you will end up with leftovers. Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut is one of those recipes that tastes just as good, if not better on the second day.
Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut Recipe
You may have noticed before that I am a huge fan of the crock pot. I use mine (all six of them) on a regular basis. I’ve picked up a few at yard sales or thrift stores, but this Crock Pot is one of my favorites. Everyone needs a crock pot with a lid that clamps on. No one wants to clean up a crock pot full of food off of their floor mats. I am speaking from real life experience. Baked beans cannot be salvaged once the crock pot spills over on a sharp turn in the car ride. Dang!!
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Crock Pot Pork and SauerkKraut
2 lb boneless pork loin or chops 2 16 oz bags refrigerated sauerkraut 1 can beer ½ cup apple butter or 1 large apple sliced ¼ brown sugar (eliminate if you don't like sweet sauerkraut) 1 large onion sliced
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless pork loin or chops
- 2 16 oz bags refrigerated sauerkraut
- 1 can beer
- ½ cup apple butter or 1 large apple sliced
- ¼ brown sugar eliminate if you don't like sweet sauerkraut
- 1 large onion sliced
Instructions
- Put meat in crock pot
- cover with sauerkraut
- put sliced onion and apple butter on top of kraut
- pour beer over top of all.
- Cover and cook on high for 6 hours.
- Serve over mashed potatoes
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31 Comments
Christina Strapp
November 15, 2013 at 4:55 amThis looks so good, I will have to try this.
Mer
November 15, 2013 at 12:25 pmYum! I love my crockpot, especially during this busy time of year. This looks delicious and full of flavor.
RANDY FULGHAM
November 15, 2013 at 11:46 pmBOY THIS LOOKS GOOD I AM PRINTING THIS OFF AND TRYING–LOVE -IT
Sarah
January 1, 2014 at 7:06 amDo you shred the pork loin? Or will it fall apart all on its own?! First time making this, it’s in the pot now and smells yummy 😉
Jenny
January 1, 2014 at 1:23 pmThe pork will fall apart on its own. The meat is so moist and tender after cooking. Let us know what you think Sarah and Happy New Year!
Michele Brosius
January 2, 2015 at 9:06 pmI don’t shred, it usually falls apart. I hope it was great!! Happy New Years
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Deb
February 12, 2014 at 2:11 pmR u supposed to rinse & drain sauerkraut?
Michele Brosius
February 12, 2014 at 3:22 pmI never rinse my sauerkraut or drain it. Thanks
Deb
February 13, 2014 at 12:12 pmDid not rinsing add a lot of extra liquid?
Michele Brosius
February 13, 2014 at 2:18 pmI don’t think so, if you think it will be too much just drain it. We serve ours over mashed potatoes, so the liquid is fine for us.
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lauren
October 8, 2014 at 6:12 pmIs the beer necessary? And what kind do you recommend?
Michele Brosius
October 8, 2014 at 8:17 pmApple cider, cola, root beer would all work. I use whatever a friend has in their fridge to borrow, since we don’t drink.
Denise
January 1, 2015 at 8:59 amThis is my first time using sauerkraut in the crockpot. Can not wait to have this for dinner…and no stirring over the stove all day!
Michele Brosius
January 2, 2015 at 9:24 pmI hope it was great! Happy New Year!
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Ava
September 24, 2016 at 10:51 amI used to make pork with sauerkraut all the time but haven’t in a long time. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe.
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Christy
March 7, 2017 at 6:04 pmHow long would you put it on if you were cooking on low?
Michele Brosius
March 8, 2017 at 1:42 pmlow for 8 to 10 hours. enjoy!
Lynn
September 7, 2017 at 5:08 pmI had left over pork tenderloin already cooked in 1/2 in slices, do you think I should put it on top of sauerkraut mixture or under? I am thinking about 3 hours in crockpot. What do you think?
Michele Brosius
September 8, 2017 at 5:18 pmIf you want to get the sauerkraut taste on your meat I’d hide it in the middle. Enjoy!
cindy crane
December 31, 2017 at 12:55 pmDo you have to put onion in it?
Michele Brosius
December 31, 2017 at 12:57 pmYou could skip the onion. Thanks for stopping by. Happy new year! Michele
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Nichole
December 30, 2018 at 9:23 pmHow long to cook if I used a bone in roast
Michele Brosius
January 17, 2019 at 5:26 pmThat’s a good question. I assume the cooking time would be almost the same. Use a meat thermometer and make sure the meat is 145 degrees and you should be good to go. Thanks!