Best 7 Pork Loin Apples And Sauerkraut Recipes

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**Pork loin, apples, and sauerkraut** is a classic fall dish that is both hearty and flavorful. The pork loin is first seared, then braised in a flavorful broth made with apples, sauerkraut, and spices. The result is a tender and juicy pork loin that is perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy apples and sauerkraut.

The **first recipe** in this article is for a traditional pork loin, apples, and sauerkraut dish. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is easy to follow, making it a great option for a weeknight meal. The **second recipe** is for a more gourmet version of the dish, which includes a homemade apple cider braising liquid and a creamy sauerkraut sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a dinner party.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a **recipe for a simple apple and sauerkraut side dish**. This side dish is a great way to use up any leftover apples and sauerkraut, and it is also a delicious addition to any pork or chicken dish.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic fall dish. Pork loin, apples, and sauerkraut is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion.

This dish is commonly served with mashed potatoes or dumplings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PORK ROAST WITH APPLES, BEER, AND SAUERKRAUT



Pork Roast with Apples, Beer, and Sauerkraut image

yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

Provided by MattyHam

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) pork loin roast
1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained
2 large apples, cored and quartered
2 large onions, quartered
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place pork roast into a large baking dish and scatter sauerkraut around the roast. Arrange apple and onion quarters around the roast. Sprinkle sauerkraut, apples, and onions with brown sugar. Pour beer over roast and sauerkraut mixture. Cover dish with aluminum foil and seal foil to the edges of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until roast is tender and pan juices are reduced, 3 to 4 hours. If roast, vegetables, and apples seem dry, pour in 1 more can beer. To serve, gently toss sauerkraut with apple and onion quarters and serve with the roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 671.2 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES



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The apple and onion together work magic on this classic dish. This is traditionally served on New Year's Day in Central Pennsylvania. It is customarily served with mashed potatoes. The sauerkraut mixture tops the mashed potatoes like a gravy. Surprisingly good.

Provided by Katie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 thick-cut pork chops
4 tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
water to cover
1 quart sauerkraut
½ teaspoon fennel seed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops in hot skillet, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain.
  • Arrange apples and onion in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with browned pork chops. Pour in enough water to cover bottom of the slow cooker crock.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours (or on Low for 6 hours). Add sauerkraut and fennel seed to pork chop mixture. Cook for 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 1103.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

PORK LOIN WITH APPLES AND SAUERKRAUT



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Delicious tender and moist pork loin complemented with apples!!! Yum!!! A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and I've been making it ever since. Great with mashed potatoes to soak up the juices. Try serving with homemade applesauce!! Enjoy!!

Provided by PugMomma

Categories     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -5 lbs pork loin
3 apples, peeled and cut in thick slices
1 (12 ounce) bag sauerkraut
1 (12 ounce) can pork gravy or 1 (12 ounce) can beef gravy
1 (12 ounce) jar applesauce

Steps:

  • Place pork loin and all ingredients in crock pot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Remove pork from crockpot and rest for about 20 minutes Slice and serve with the sauerkraut and apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.8, Fat 48.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 204.1, Sodium 759.2, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.3, Protein 68.9

PORK LOIN, APPLES, AND SAUERKRAUT



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Pork and sauerkraut is the traditional New Year's Day meal here in Pennsylvania Dutch Land. This is my rendition of that holiday meal. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and applesauce.

Provided by Kehl Berry

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (32 ounce) packages sauerkraut, drained
2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
½ large onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 cup apple cider, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Thai seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix sauerkraut, apples, onion, and caraway seeds in a large roasting pan. Stir 1/4 cup apple cider and brown sugar together in a separate bowl; pour over sauerkraut mixture.
  • Stir Thai seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a small bowl; rub onto the top and bottom of the roast.
  • Make an indentation in the center of the sauerkraut mixture and place the seasoned roast in the indentation. Pour the remaining apple cider around the roast.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour; baste roast with juices. Continue baking roast, basting every 30 minutes, until cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 2606.8 mg, Sugar 19.8 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

GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



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As a soldier during WWII my Dad learned to make this hearty pork dish from a local German woman during the Allied occupation of Germany. I don't know the German name for it, but it is delicious!

Provided by Pat Mathena Oglesby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 center cut pork chops
2 pounds sauerkraut, drained
1 large red apple, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Place the chops into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl until well combined, and spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

SLOW COOKER SAUERKRAUT PORK LOIN



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My mother-in-law made a large batch of sauerkraut one summer and to use it up, we invented this (both out of hunger and necessity to use up all that sauerkraut!) It takes just seconds to throw in your slow cooker and you come home to a yummy dinner.

Provided by Jamie Justice Yost

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons spicy horseradish mustard
1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut with juice
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Rub the horseradish mustard all over the pork loin. Layer the onion and apple in the slow cooker, and set the pork loin on top. Pour in the sauerkraut, including the juice. Season with salt and black pepper, then add the chicken broth. Cover and cook on Low until very tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 143.3 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 49.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork loin: Look for a loin that is about 2-3 pounds and has a good amount of marbling. This will help ensure that the pork is juicy and flavorful.
  • Season the pork loin well: Before cooking, be sure to season the pork loin with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help enhance the flavor of the meat.
  • Sear the pork loin: Searing the pork loin before baking it will help to create a nice crust and lock in the juices. To sear the pork, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork loin. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the pork is browned.
  • Bake the pork loin: Once the pork loin is seared, transfer it to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make the apple and sauerkraut mixture: While the pork loin is baking, make the apple and sauerkraut mixture. To do this, simply combine the apples, sauerkraut, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add the apple and sauerkraut mixture to the pork loin: Once the pork loin is cooked, remove it from the oven and add the apple and sauerkraut mixture. Return the pork loin to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are softened and the sauerkraut is heated through.
  • Serve the pork loin: Once the pork loin is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the pork loin with the apple and sauerkraut mixture and any desired sides.

Conclusion:

This recipe for pork loin with apples and sauerkraut is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork loin is juicy and flavorful, and the apples and sauerkraut add a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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