Best 8 Moving Day Crock Pot Sauerkraut Butt Recipes

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Sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage dish, is a delightful culinary creation with a rich history and diverse culinary applications. Its tangy and slightly sour flavor profile, a result of lactic acid fermentation, has captivated taste buds for centuries. This versatile ingredient takes center stage in our featured dish, the Moving Day Crock Pot Sauerkraut Butt, a flavorful and convenient recipe perfect for busy individuals or those in transition. Beyond this main attraction, the article also offers a tantalizing collection of additional sauerkraut recipes, each showcasing the ingredient's versatility and culinary prowess. From the classic German Sauerkraut and Sausage to the unique Sauerkraut Balls and even a sweet and tangy Sauerkraut Cake, this article provides a comprehensive exploration of sauerkraut's culinary possibilities. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey through the world of sauerkraut, where flavors dance and traditions are celebrated.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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This is hands down the BEST Pork and Sauerkraut recipe ever! Succulent, tender pork is flavored with sauerkraut that has been sweetened with apples. This Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut is incredibly easy to make and delicious to eat.

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pound pork loin (trimmed of excess fat)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon oil
16 ounces sauerkraut (drained)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 onion (sliced)
1 apple (sliced)
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Liberally season the pork loin with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat oil in large skillet or dutch oven. Sear pork loin on all sides, 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Add seared pork into a slow cooker. Pour in apple juice. Place onions, apples, and garlic around the pork loin. Top with sauerkraut.
  • Place lid on the slow cooker and cook for 4-5 hours on high or 8-10 hours on low.
  • Remove pork and slice or shred and serve with cooking liquids.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW-COOKER SAUERKRAUT



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The recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut until I tried this and fell in love. It's terrific as a side dish or on reuben sandwiches. -Karen Tringali, Minooka, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon and onions over medium heat until bacon is crisp and onions are just tender, 5-7 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar to skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and caraway seeds to skillet; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to 4-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low to allow flavors to blend, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT SOUP



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Make and share this Crock Pot Sauerkraut Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judikins

Categories     Chicken

Time 10h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 Polish sausage, cooked and sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
2 medium carrots, diced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained & well rinsed (2 cans if you really like sauerkraut)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in crock-pot; cook on low for 10 hours.
  • (You can start it on high for 3 hours to lesson cooking time.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1470.2, Fat 108.6, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 290.9, Sodium 4893.2, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 76.5

MOVING DAY CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT BUTT



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I helped a friend move and let this cook while we were unpacking her kitchen, etc. It was easy to travel with and the hungry movers gobbled it up!

Provided by Smilynn

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (3 -4 lb) pork butt
1 (28 ounce) can shredded sauerkraut
1 (16 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place butt in crock pot and pour kraut with juice over butt.
  • Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours.
  • Pour off excess liquid and stir in BBQ sauce.
  • Serve on buns.

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT SUPPER



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Feeding a bunch of people at a potluck? Like sauerkraut and sausage? Then you'll like this one. :) It feeds a lot of people, so make sure you've got a *large* crock pot (or put it in two smaller ones)...

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 quart vinegar-pickled sauerkraut, drained and rinsed well
1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces
1 granny smith apple, cored and cubed
1 ripe pears or 1 an additional apple, cored and cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 ounces hard alcoholic cider
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a colander over the sink, drain then rinse the sauerkraut well with cool water, allow to drain for 5 to 10 minutes; repeat at least once.
  • While sauerkraut is draining, cut the bacon into small pieces then in a large pan over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
  • While bacon is cooking, cut up the apple (s), pear (if using), onion, celery, and sausage.
  • When the bacon is done, remove the cooked bacon from the pan and set aside; add olive oil and butter to bacon drippings and let butter melt.
  • Sprinkle the flour into the dripping mixture while stirring and cook until golden and bubbly, then add the brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon and cook for another minute, then gradually stir in the hard cider and cook- seasoning to taste with salt and pepper- until the sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine all prepared ingredients- drained/rinsed sauerkraut, chopped fruits/vegetables, bacon, sausage, and sauce- in a large crock pot (or 2 smaller ones) and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • This makes a very large batch, serving about 16 to 18 people as a main dish- good for big potlucks!

CROCK POT SAUERKRAUT



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Make and share this Crock Pot Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.

Provided by conniecooks

Categories     Stew

Time 8h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (19 ounce) can sauerkraut
1 whole smoked pork hocks or 2 meaty ham bones
1 apple, peeled & diced (any kind)
2 large onions, chopped
1 baking potato, peeled & grated
1/2 cup beer (nonalcoholic alternative 1/2 cup apple juice) or 1/2 cup white wine (nonalcoholic alternative 1/2 cup apple juice)
1 (10 ounce) can chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
fresh black pepper (generous grind)

Steps:

  • Wash & drain Sauerkraut in colander.
  • Put in slow cooker with rest of ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove bone & cut of any bits of meat that remain on it. Add back to crock pot.

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
ΒΌ 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

SLOW COOKER LANCASTER COUNTY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT



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Old fashioned pork and sauerkraut that is served here on New Year's Day for luck! Serve with mashed potatoes, and apple sauce for dipping the pork in.

Provided by Kathie Boettger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) pork loin roast
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups sauerkraut with liquid

Steps:

  • Cut pork loin, if necessary, to fit in the slow cooker. Season with caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauerkraut over the roast.
  • Cook on High for 1 hour, then cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 582.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a good quality sauerkraut. Look for brands that are naturally fermented and do not contain preservatives.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can make this recipe in a slow cooker on the low setting for 8-10 hours.
  • Be sure to brown the pork butt before adding it to the crock pot. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to the crock pot along with the pork butt. This will make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Serve the sauerkraut and pork butt with mashed potatoes, dumplings, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Crock pot sauerkraut and pork butt is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of the tangy sauerkraut and the tender pork butt is simply irresistible. This dish is perfect for a cold winter day, and it is also a great way to use up any leftover sauerkraut you may have.

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