How to Make Pork Roast and Sauerkraut - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few dishes more comforting and satisfying than a perfectly cooked pork roast smothered in tangy sauerkut. This classic combination has been a staple in many households for generations, and for good reason. The rich, tender pork paired with the sour, crispy sauerkraut creates a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds singing with delight.

While this recipe might seem intimidating to some, rest assured that it is much simpler to make than it may appear. With just a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1 large red apple, diced
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 pounds sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 3-inch pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 25 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat bacon drippings in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot drippings until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir diced apple and caraway seeds with the onion and cook until apple is just tender, about 3 minutes more. Add sauerkraut and stir.
  • Stir white wine, chicken stock, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the sauerkraut mixture.
  • Put pork roast into the bottom of the crock of your slow cooker. Pour sauerkraut mixture over the pork.
  • Cook on Low until the pork easily falls apart when pulled with a fork, 6 to 8 hours; add kielbasa sausage pieces and continue to cook until the sausage is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 1341mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 692mg