Moving Day Crock Pot Sauerkraut Butt

Transform your next hectic moving day into a comforting culinary experience with this hearty and flavor-packed Moving Day Crock Pot Sauerkraut Butt recipe. Perfectly suited for slow-cooking, the tender, fall-apart pork butt is seared to golden perfection before simmering in a tangy bath of sauerkraut, briny juices, and caraway seeds. Sweet undertones of brown sugar and apple slices beautifully balance the dish’s savory profile, while onions, garlic, and a hint of broth create a luscious, aromatic blend. With minimal hands-on effort and an incredible pay-off after 8 hours of slow cooking, this recipe is a lifesaver on busy days. Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, rye bread, or roasted vegetables for the ultimate cozy meal. Keywords: slow-cooker pork butt, sauerkraut recipe, crock pot comfort food, easy slow-cooked pork.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 lbs Pork butt (bone-in or boneless)
• 32 oz Sauerkraut (with brine)
• 1 large Yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Caraway seeds
• 2 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 cup Chicken or beef broth
• 1 medium Apple, cored and sliced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (for searing)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the pork butt dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, sear the pork butt on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the sauerkraut (with its brine) as the base layer.

Step 4

Layer the sliced onion, garlic, caraway seeds, brown sugar, and sliced apple over the sauerkraut.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the chicken or beef broth around the sides of the pork butt, ensuring the liquid just reaches the sides of the meat without submerging it.

Step 7

Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker.

Step 8

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and discard it.

Step 10

Shred the pork using two forks directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauerkraut and juices, or slice and serve as desired.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rye bread, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3358.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5212.2

Total Fat 393.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1270.1mg	0%
Sodium 10410.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 59.7g
Protein 321.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 564.2mg	0%
Iron 29.8mg	0%
Potassium 7007.0mg	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: 67.6%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 7.8%