Best 10 Moms Pork Sauerkraut Dinner Recipes

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Pork shoulder and sauerkraut is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This hearty meal is made with tender pork shoulder that is braised in a flavorful broth of sauerkraut, apples, and spices. The result is a fall-off-the-bone pork shoulder that is bursting with flavor. This recipe also includes instructions for making homemade sauerkraut, as well as a variety of side dishes to serve with the pork shoulder, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and dumplings. Whether you are looking for a traditional German meal or simply a delicious and satisfying dinner, pork shoulder and sauerkraut is sure to please.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GREAT GRANDMA'S PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



Great Grandma's Pork and Sauerkraut image

A favorite in my family passed on for generations. It is so simple. I ususally just serve it with mashed potatoes and a salad.

Provided by JDSBOX

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless pork loin, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut with juice
1 apple, cored and chopped with peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork and brown. Add can of sauerkraut with liquids, then add apple. Stir until all are simmering, then lower heat and cover. Let simmer for 1 hour or until pork is cooked through and tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 788.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

SAUERKRAUT AND PORK FOR NEW YEARS DAY



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I prepared this using Pork Chops and followed Mom's Original Scrumptious Recipe. Scrumptious is right! I used the stove top method and browned the chops first. The meat was so tender that you could cut it with a fork! I can't wait to try the other cooking variations.

Provided by Marcia McCance

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 16

MOM'S ORIGINAL SCRUMPTIOUS RECIPE:
2-3 lb pork (loin country ribs, spare ribs, or chops)
1-2 pkg sauerkraut (canned, bagged, whatever you like)
dash pepper
1 c water (some folks use chicken broth)
SUSAN'S VARIATION TO THICKEN
1 Tbsp cornstarch (or flour)
1 c water
MARCIA'S ADDITION
1 Tbsp caraway seeds
NOTICED IN OTHER PEOPLE'S RECIPES!!
1-2 medium apples, sliced very thin
6 clove garlic
1 medium onion
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or
1/2 c white wine

Steps:

  • 1. The first secret to really good sauerkraut and pork is to RINSE THE SAUERKRAUT!! But not too much. Put the kraut into a colander and run some water over it. Some of the brine (salt) from the kraut has to be rinsed off or it will be too salty to eat. BUT -- and this is important -- don't rinse it so thoroughly that there is no longer any salt left... then you will have to add some for taste. How can you tell when it has been rinsed enough? Taste it. Your own tongue is your best salt thermometer. Before you rinse and after you rinse -- taste it. You will know how much you need to rinse. Each brand is different.
  • 2. Mom always cooked ours in a pressure cooker, but this can be done in a slow cooker crock pot, or simply on the stove top, too. The goal is to get the meat fall-apart tender and tasty which may take a while.
  • 3. You can brown the meat if you like, but it is not absolutely necessary. Up to you.
  • 4. Layer starting with the kraut, meat, kraut, meat, kraut. You want each piece of meat to be surrounded by kraut for the good flavors. Just stack it up according to the size of your pan and the quantity of ingredients. Just be sure to start and stop with kraut. Pour on the cup of water and sprinkle a little pepper on top.
  • 5. PRESSURE COOKER: turn burner on high, when it hits high steam, turn down to simmer (which reduces the pressure of the steam) and let cook for about 20-25 minutes.
  • 6. SLOW COOKER CROCK POT: turn pot to high to heat for about 30 minutes, then turn to low and let it cook all day
  • 7. TOP OF THE STOVE: turn up high to heat, turn down low to slowly simmer for about 4 hours.
  • 8. SUSAN'S VARIATION: after the sauerkraut and pork is finished cooking put the cornstarch in the cold water and add to s&p. Turn heat up a little to cook and thicken -- then serve
  • 9. Marcia's addition: I love the taste of caraway and I would simply add a Tbsp of caraway seed at the beginning of the cooking process. (Susan does not like caraway.)
  • 10. I've also tried it with thinly sliced apple (with peeling), garlic, and 1/2 C red cooking wine and found it to be so tasty I left out the caraway and now make it this way. Delicious!!
  • 11. What you add is up to you. My recommendation is to try it with Mom's simple method first... Her's is the basic recipe that we loved and it really does not need to be changed to be absolutely delicious. Then the next time you make it try out some of the other variations. That's part of what I love about cooking -- the creativity. It's like a new adventure and you don't have to leave the kitchen to have the excitement! HA!
  • 12. This is a low carb meal (cabbage and meat) but it is often served with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!!
  • 13. Happy New Year!! God Bless!!

EASY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is a recipe that is similar to my Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother's but was modified by me. She used a pressure cooker but I prefer the crock pot. I always serve this with a side of mashed potatoes and applesauce to accompany it.

Provided by Bianca Smith

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 6h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound pork roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut with juice
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ apple, peeled and cored
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ tablespoon fresh dill weed
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir well. Submerse the apple under the other ingredients.
  • Cook on High for one hour, reduce heat to Low and continue cooking for 5 hours or until pork is cooked through. Discard apple and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1567.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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Eating sauerkraut on New Year's is an old Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, said to bring good luck. The traditional meal consists of pork and sauerkraut served together, with sauerkraut representing luck and the pig representing rooting into the New Year. It's a feel-good and flavorsome ritual and it may be just what you need to start the New Year. Serve with mashed potatoes or dumplings.

Provided by Auntie M

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) pork roast
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sauerkraut, or to taste
3 cups water, or more as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 apple - peeled, cored, and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place pork roast in a large roasting pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix sauerkraut, water, onion, and apple together in a large bowl. Pour sauerkraut mixture over roast.
  • Bake roast in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Continue to cook roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), adding water if sauerkraut mixture looks dry, about 2 hours more.
  • Remove roast from oven and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 971.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

MOM'S PORK & SAUERKRAUT DINNER



MOM'S PORK & SAUERKRAUT DINNER image

Categories     Pork     Bake     New Year's Eve     Dinner     Sausage

Yield 12-15 People

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-4lb pork loin or roast (I like the loin better)
1-1.5lbs pork kielbasa
3 qts sauerkraut (either canned or store-bought)
3 large apples
2 large onions
1/4 cup brown sugar
1-2 cans of light beer

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. In large frying pan, brown the meats. Place into large roasting pan. Pour sauerkraut around roast. Quarter apples and onions (no need to peel apple) and place around on top of the sauerkraut. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and pour 1 can of beer over the pan. Seal the pan with foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 3 to 4 hours, depending on size of the roast. Add the 2nd can of beer if too dry. When ready to serve, mix sauerkraut, apples, and onions together. This dish is good for folks that don't normally like sauerkraut! Note: for a small batch for 2-3 people, use: 1 qt sauerkraut 1.5-2lb pork loin 1lb kielbasa 1 apple 1 onion

SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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Super-easy slow cooked pork tenderloin with sauerkraut and potatoes. Use a slow cooker liner for effortless cleanup. This is also good served with mashed potatoes if you don't want to use the whole baby ones. I usually double the recipe as the leftovers are even better the next day.

Provided by Amian

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) whole pork tenderloin
1 (24 ounce) bag baby potatoes, unpeeled
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, undrained
1 cup water
¼ cup butter, cubed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place whole pork tenderloin into a slow cooker. Arrange potatoes around the pork; pour the sauerkraut and juice over the pork and potatoes. Add butter cubes, salt, and black pepper. Cook on Low until pork is tender, 8 to 10 hours. Add more water after 8 hours if mixture seems dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1057.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOM'S PORK, DUMPLINGS & SAUERKRAUT RECIPE



Mom's Pork, Dumplings & Sauerkraut Recipe image

Provided by á-46593

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pork Loin Roast
Lawry Salt
Caraway Seeds
Bavarian Sauerkraut
10 lb bag Russet Potatoes
1 medium yellow onion
2 Eggs
2 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Farina
Flour

Steps:

  • PORK LOIN ROAST 1) Sprinkle with Lawry salt and Caraway seeds 2) Bake for 15-30 minutes uncovered at 400 degrees 3) Turn oven to 350 degrees and cook @ 1 hour per pound of meat SAUERKRAUT 1) In large sauce pan place sauerkraut 2) Grate 1 potato and 1 yellow onion into sauerkraut 3) Stir and heat DUMPLINGS 1) Place large pot filled with water on stove to boil - add salt 2) Bake potatoes in microwave - peel and mash 3) Add 2 tsp salt 4) Add @ 1/4 cup Farina 5) Sift in a lot of flour and knead until right consistency is formed 6) Shape/roll into dumplings 7) Drop in boiling water and cook for @ 20 minutes

PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



Pork Chops and Sauerkraut image

This dish is a simple one pan meal for two people with healthy appetites, or an entree for 4 when served with salad, bread, and of course dessert. Eat Hearty!

Provided by PETEIYC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Pan Fried

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
16 ounces sauerkraut
1 teaspoon caraway seed
2 tablespoons apple juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chops on all sides and remove from pan.
  • Add the garlic, onion, sauerkraut, caraway seed, apple juice, and salt and pepper to taste to the hot skillet. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Lay browned pork chops on top of sauerkraut mixture, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 805.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SLOW-COOKER PORK ROAST AND SAUERKRAUT DINNER



Slow-Cooker Pork Roast and Sauerkraut Dinner image

Sauerkraut, apples and caraway impart great German flavor to slow-cooked pork roast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (32 oz) refrigerated sauerkraut, drained
2 medium apples, peeled, sliced
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 cup apple juice or water
1 boneless pork roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb), string removed, trimmed of fat
6 small red potatoes (about 18 oz), cut in half
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, lightly mix sauerkraut, apples, caraway seed and apple juice. With spoon, make indention in center of mixture; place pork roast in center.
  • Arrange potato halves around roast on sauerkraut mixture. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over roast.
  • Cover; cook on Low setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Remove roast from slow cooker; place on serving platter. Cut roast into slices. Arrange potatoes around slices. With slotted spoon, remove sauerkraut mixture from slow cooker; place in serving bowl. Serve roast slices and potatoes with sauerkraut mixture and mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/6 of Recipe, Sodium 1330 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

GREAT GRANDMA'S PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com, submitted by Jill Sullivan. We tried it for our New Years meal, and liked it very much!! So simple, few ingredients and tasty.

Provided by Colorado Lauralee

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless pork, cubed
1 (16 ounce) container sauerkraut, with juice
1 apple, cored and chopped with peel

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add pork and brown.
  • Add the sauerkraut with liquid, then add apple.
  • Stir until all are simmering, then lower heat and cover.
  • Let simmer for 1 hour or until pork is cooked through and tender.
  • Supposed to be the main meal of the first meal of the year, to provide a prosperous new year.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality pork shoulder or pork butt. Bone-in pork will also add more flavor to the dish.
  • Brown the pork in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the pork's flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your sauerkraut dinner. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and apples.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your sauerkraut dinner to taste. Some good options include bay leaves, thyme, juniper berries, and caraway seeds.
  • Serve your sauerkraut dinner with mashed potatoes, spaetzle, or dumplings.

Conclusion:

Pork sauerkraut dinner is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give pork sauerkraut dinner a try.

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