Description
Make tender pork roast and sauerkraut easily in your slow cooker for a traditional, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb pork shoulder roast
- 1 (32 ounce) bag sauerkraut, drained
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced onion in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Place the pork roast on top of the onions.
- In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, brown sugar, caraway seeds, thyme, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the pork.
- Spread the drained sauerkraut evenly around and over the pork roast.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the pork is easily shredded with a fork.
- Remove the pork and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir it into the sauerkraut mixture.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can sear the pork roast on all sides in a hot skillet before placing it in the slow cooker.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove some of the liquid before shredding the pork and simmer it on the stovetop until reduced.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 9 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: German Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95