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Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut

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Slow cooker pork and sauerkraut is a classic pork recipe that’s affordable and tasty. This easy pork dish is thought to bring good luck and prosperity when served on New Year’s Day. The tender pork pairs perfectly with the tangy sauerkraut. This pork and kraut recipe is hearty yet flavorful and easy to prepare! Instructions to make pork and sauerkraut in the Instant Pot are also included in the blog post.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds country-style ribs or boneless pork loin
  • 24 ounces sauerkraut
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried fennel seeds, dill, or caraway seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 pound baby potatoes, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Optional: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned pork and sear on each side. 
  2. Add the broth, sauerkraut with juices, onion, garlic, mustard, fennel seed, salt, pepper, and potatoes (if using), to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Add the pork. Spoon the sauerkraut mixture on top of the pork in the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on HIGH for 3  to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.

Instant Pot

  1. Season pork with salt and pepper.
  2. Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. Once hot, add oil & the seasoned pork and brown a few minutes on each side. Remove pork and set aside. Add the onion and garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Turn off the appliance.
  3. Pour in broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the pork back to the Instant Pot along with the mustard, fennel, salt, and pepper. Add sauerkraut on top of pork. Do not stir.
  5. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  6. If using potatoes, open the lid and add the potatoes on top of the sauerkraut. Do not stir.
  7. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook 3 additional minutes. 
  8. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.

Notes

This recipe has been updated. The original recipe called for:

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning salt (see below for homemade blend)

Homemade Seasoning Salt

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

Nutrition

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