Best 11 Slow Cooker Pork Chops And Sauerkraut Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the heartwarming flavors of slow-cooked pork chops and sauerkraut, a classic comfort food dish that exudes both simplicity and richness. This delectable recipe, presented in three variations – traditional, sweet and tangy, and Southern-style – offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Experience the tender, juicy pork chops braised to perfection in a savory broth infused with the tangy, slightly sour notes of sauerkraut. Accompanied by hearty potatoes and flavorful apples, this dish promises a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer the classic combination of caraway seeds and juniper berries, the vibrant sweetness of brown sugar and apples, or the soulful addition of bacon and barbecue sauce, these variations cater to every palate. Prepare to indulge in a culinary delight that will warm your soul and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
Made in your slow cooker, this easy pork chops and sauerkraut recipe has the traditional flavor you crave without all of the fuss! Uses bone-in pork chops, sauerkraut, and baby yellow potatoes for an all-in-one meal with side dishes included.
Provided by Tara Kuczykowski
Categories Main Dishes
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the Wesson canola oil.
- Season the pork chops on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sear on both sides until golden brown.
- Layer the sauerkraut, seared pork chops, and baby potatoes in a 6-qt. slow cooker, finishing with a layer of sauerkraut.
- Cook on low until pork chops are tender, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 85.0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16.7 grams fat, Fiber 10.8 grams fiber, Protein 31.1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4.0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 1871.7 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9.7 grams sugar
SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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
PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
In Omaha, Nebraska, Stephanie Miller pairs tender pork chops with tangy sauerkraut in this filling main dish. "It' so quick and easy to put together," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown pork chops in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side; drain. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the sauerkraut and brown sugar. Top with the pork chops, green pepper and onion. , Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 1536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SLOW COOKER LANCASTER COUNTY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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
PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
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
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 CHOPS & SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by Lsweetnell
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine everything but pork chops and a 1/4 cup of chicken stock to make the dressing. Layer in a crock pot starting with a layer of dressing, then chops, then dressing, chops, and finish with dressing. Add chicken stock on top with a couple of dollops of butter. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Gently stir the mixture in the last hour of cooking just to make sure the flavors have melded.
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT
This is from my trusty "For the Breast of Friends" Cookbook, where the profits go to Breast Cancer research. This is posted for ZWT #6!
Provided by Cadillacgirl
Categories Pork
Time 5h15m
Yield 6 chops, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, heat oil over med-high heat and add pork chops in batches to brown on both sides, then add to slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, and dry mustard.
- In a bowl, combine sauerkraut and grated apple, then spread over he top of the pork and add chicken stock.
- Cover and cook on low for about 5 hours or high for about 2 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 75.2, Sodium 898.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 24.2
SLOW COOKER PORK CHOPS WITH SAUERKRAUT AND APPLES
Make the perfect pork chops with just 10 minutes prep time with these easy slow cooker pork chops. Seasoned with French's Classic Yellow Mustard, dark brown sugar, dried thyme leaves, sweet onions, salt and pepper, the flavor of these slow cooker pork chops is enhanced by sweet apple juices and tart sauerkraut. Just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker for a few hours for a no fuss holiday dinner.
Provided by French's
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- SEASON pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat and brown chops.
- ADD sauerkraut, apples and onions to slow cooker. Arrange chops on top of sauerkraut mixture. Combine apple juice, mustard, brown sugar, and thyme and pour over chops.
- COVER and cook on LOW 8 to 9 hours or HIGH 4 to 5 hours, until pork is tender.
PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT
My mother learned to make this dish when she was a young girl in Germany. Typically, we'd eat it with plain boiled potatoes, but for a treat, she'd serve it with steamed dumplings. Whenever I cook this, the wonderful aroma brings back many warm memories. -Erika Taylor, Hopedale, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil. Stir in the onion, broth, caraway seeds, pepper and celery seed. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until tender. Add sauerkraut and apple. , Cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Before serving, sprinkle with bacon if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW COOKER PORK, SAUERKRAUT, AND BEER
A family slow cooker favorite that's easy to put together. The beer enhances the flavor of the sauerkraut and pork. There is no need to brown the pork roast before placing it in the slow cooker. I serve this with scalloped or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Bobettern
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 8h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the crock of a five-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Season roast with salt and pepper; lay in the prepared slow cooker crock.
- Spread sauerkraut over and around the roast. Pour beer over the sauerkraut. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the sauerkraut; top with onion and dot with butter. Season everything with salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 776.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
SLOW COOKER PORK AND SAUERKRAUT WITH APPLES
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
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut pork chops and store-bought sauerkraut.
- For a more flavorful dish, brown the pork chops in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
- Add other vegetables to the slow cooker, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
- Season the pork chops and sauerkraut with your favorite spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook the pork chops and sauerkraut on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve the pork chops and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker pork chops and sauerkraut is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.
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