Go Back
–+ servings

Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut

This classic slow cooker pork and sauerkraut is rich, tangy, and deeply comforting. The pork becomes fall-apart tender as it cooks low and slow over sauerkraut and apple juice, creating a beautifully balanced dish that’s perfect for cold days or traditional holiday meals.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, German-Inspired
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 2 lb sauerkraut with juices
  • 1 cup apple juice or apple cider
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease the slow cooker for easier cleanup.
  • Add sauerkraut with its juices to the bottom and spread evenly.
  • Pour apple juice over the sauerkraut.
  • Pat pork dry, season with salt and pepper, and place on top of the sauerkraut.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours until pork is tender and easily shredded.
  • Remove pork, shred with forks, discard excess fat, then return to the slow cooker.
  • Stir pork and sauerkraut together and let sit on WARM for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice to soak up the flavorful juices. For a slightly sweeter profile, add sliced apples before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword comfort food slow cooker, crockpot pork shoulder recipe, easy pork and sauerkraut, new year pork recipe, slow cooker pork and sauerkraut
Love this recipe?Fllow us at @itsnotaboutnutritionrecipes for more