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Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sauerkraut

A simple Slow Cooker Pork Chops and Sauerkraut recipe with sweet apples. The juices make the best gravy for mashed potatoes or a piece of rustic sourdough bread.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot pork chops, easy slow cooker recipe, pork chop recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 boneless pork chops
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1.5 grams
  • 2 pounds sauerkraut drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium red apple cored and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 9 grams
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar 150 grams

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and brown them on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from heat. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 boneless pork chops, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • In a large bowl, mix the drained sauerkraut, chopped onion, cubed apple, caraway seeds, and brown sugar. 2 pounds sauerkraut, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 medium red apple, 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • Spread half of the sauerkraut mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the browned pork chops on top. Cover with the remaining kraut mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and falls apart.

Notes

  • Oven instructions: Layer kraut, pork chops and kraut in a dutch oven or large casserole. Cover with foil and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 2½-3 hours.
  • Store leftover pork in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Have a pork roast? You can use that in this recipe as well, but cut it into chunks so it cooks more quickly. Pork roasts shred really easily after a long day of slow cooking.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
    The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being pork chop and kraut. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg