How to Make Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about a slow-cooked meal that has been simmering away all day, filling the house with warm, comforting aromas. One of the best dishes to achieve this is Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples. This hearty and flavorful recipe combines tender pork, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet apples to create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy night in.

Slow cooking pork with sauerkraut is a traditional dish in many European countries, partic...

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Ingredients

  • 6 thick-cut pork chops
  • 4 tart apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • water to cover
  • 1 quart sauerkraut
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seed, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops in hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain.
  • Arrange apples and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with browned pork chops. Pour in enough water to cover bottom of the slow cooker crock.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours (or on Low for 6 hours). Add sauerkraut and fennel seed to pork chop mixture. Cook for 1 more hour.
  • Nutrition

    400 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 1103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 30mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 986mg