Crock Pot Pork Roast Sauerkraut

Transform weeknight dinners with this hearty Crock Pot Pork Roast Sauerkraut recipe—a tangy and savory comfort food classic that slow cooks to perfection. Featuring tender, juicy pork shoulder roast simmered with sauerkraut, caramelized onions, tart apple slices, caraway seeds, and a hint of brown sugar, this dish delivers a delicious balance of sweet and sour flavors. A searing step locks in flavors, while slow cooking melds the ingredients into a melt-in-your-mouth meal. Perfect for cozy evenings, this one-pot wonder requires minimal prep and leaves your home filled with enticing aromas. Pair with mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a hearty, satisfying dinner your family will love. Keywords: Crock Pot Pork Roast recipe, pork with sauerkraut, easy slow cooker dinner, family-friendly meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Pork shoulder roast
• 32 ounces Sauerkraut
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 1 large Apple (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
• 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Season the pork shoulder roast with salt and pepper on all sides.

Step 3

Sear the pork roast in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

Thinly slice the yellow onion and core and slice the apple into thin wedges.

Step 5

Drain the sauerkraut slightly if it contains excess liquid, but do not rinse.

Step 6

In the bottom of a 6-quart crock pot, layer the sauerkraut, onions, and apple slices.

Step 7

Sprinkle the caraway seeds and brown sugar over the sauerkraut mixture.

Step 8

Place the seared pork roast on top of the sauerkraut mixture.

Step 9

Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot, making sure some liquid surrounds the pork roast.

Step 10

Sprinkle the minced garlic over the pork roast.

Step 11

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.

Step 12

Once done, remove the pork roast from the crock pot and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 13

Shred the pork or slice it into chunks. Serve hot with the sauerkraut mixture as a side or topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2919.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4289.0

Total Fat 324.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.7g
Cholesterol 988.8mg	0%
Sodium 9842.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.8g
Protein 259.3g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 508.9mg	0%
Iron 30.0mg	0%
Potassium 6078.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 9.5%