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Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Apples

A white bowl filled with tender shredded pork and sauerkraut, garnished with fresh apple slices.
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Make tender, flavorful pork roast using your slow cooker. This recipe combines pork shoulder with tangy sauerkraut and sweet apples for a hearty, comforting German-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 1 (32 oz) bag sauerkraut, drained
  • 2 large apples, cored and sliced
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the sliced onions in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, mix the drained sauerkraut, sliced apples, brown sugar, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place the pork shoulder roast on top of the onions.
  4. Pour the chicken broth around the pork.
  5. Spread the sauerkraut and apple mixture evenly over the top of the pork roast.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is easily shredded with a fork.
  7. Remove the pork and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauerkraut mixture.
  8. Serve this hearty family meal hot, perhaps with mashed potatoes or rye bread.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, sear the pork roast on all sides in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer less tang, rinse the sauerkraut lightly before using it in the recipe.
  • This slow cooker pork and sauerkraut recipe is excellent for New Year’s Day to bring good luck.

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