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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, but 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 crockpot. 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 crockpot spills over on a sharp turn in the car ride. Dang!!
Crock-Pot SCCPVL600S Cook’ N Carry 6-Quart Oval Manual Portable Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel
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- 2 lb boneless pork loin or chops
- 2 16 oz bags refrigerated sauerkraut
- 1 can beer
- 1/2 cup apple butter or 1 large apple sliced
- 1/4 brown sugar (eliminate if you don’t like sweet sauerkraut)
- 1 large onion sliced
- 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
Crock Pot Pork and SauerKraut
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
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 1583Saturated Fat 11gCholesterol 571mgSodium 3843mgCarbohydrates 92gFiber 18gSugar 63gProtein 209g
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Christina Strapp says
This looks so good, I will have to try this.
Mer says
Yum! I love my crockpot, especially during this busy time of year. This looks delicious and full of flavor.
RANDY FULGHAM says
BOY THIS LOOKS GOOD I AM PRINTING THIS OFF AND TRYING–LOVE -IT
Sarah says
Do 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 says
The 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 says
I don’t shred, it usually falls apart. I hope it was great!! Happy New Years
Deb says
R u supposed to rinse & drain sauerkraut?
Michele Brosius says
I never rinse my sauerkraut or drain it. Thanks
Deb says
Did not rinsing add a lot of extra liquid?
Michele Brosius says
I 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.
lauren says
Is the beer necessary? And what kind do you recommend?
Michele Brosius says
Apple cider, cola, root beer would all work. I use whatever a friend has in their fridge to borrow, since we don’t drink.
Denise says
This 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 says
I hope it was great! Happy New Year!
Ava says
I used to make pork with sauerkraut all the time but haven’t in a long time. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe.
Christy says
How long would you put it on if you were cooking on low?
Michele Brosius says
low for 8 to 10 hours. enjoy!
Lynn says
I 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 says
If you want to get the sauerkraut taste on your meat I’d hide it in the middle. Enjoy!
cindy crane says
Do you have to put onion in it?
Michele Brosius says
You could skip the onion. Thanks for stopping by. Happy new year! Michele
Nichole says
How long to cook if I used a bone in roast
Michele Brosius says
That’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!
Michele Brosius says
I would definitely add 1 to 2 hours for a bone in roast. You can check the temperature with a meat thermometer. 145 degrees is done for pork. Thanks
Linda Winn says
Do you think you could add some uncooked minute rice to the other ingredients in the crockpot?
Michele Brosius says
That’s a good question. I’ve never thought about rice. I guess try it and see. Minute rice would definitely be better than long cook rice. Good luck. Thanks Michele
Valerie Conger says
Do you have to brown the meat first? I usually brown beef roasts before putting it in the crockpot and don’t know if it is necessary or not.
Michele Brosius says
I have never browned the pork first. I guess that would be a personal preference. If you do brown the meat you can probably decrease the cooking time by a few hours. Thanks!