German Crock Pot Pork With Cabbage

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4

Traditional German Crock Pot Pork and Cabbage recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

379

Sugar

23g

Fat

13g

German Crock Pot Pork With Cabbage is a traditional German recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in. This recipe combines tender and juicy pork shoulder with tangy and sweet cabbage for a delicious and satisfying meal. The dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal hands-on time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. The sweetness of the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar mixture perfectly complements the savory pork and cabbage, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether enjoyed with family or shared with friends, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	In a crock pot, layer the shredded cabbage and chopped onion.
2.	In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3.	Place the pork shoulder on top of the cabbage and onion mixture in the crock pot.
4.	Pour the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar mixture over the pork shoulder.
5.	Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
6.	Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pork shoulder from the crock pot and shred with two forks.
7.	Return the shredded pork to the crock pot and mix well with the cabbage and onion mixture.
8.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal prep work.

The pork shoulder becomes fall-apart tender in the crock pot, resulting in a delicious and melt-in-your-mouth meal.

The cabbage provides a healthy dose of fiber and vitamins.

CONS

This recipe is on the sweeter side due to the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar mixture, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

Some may find the dish to be on the heavy side due to the pork and cabbage.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is rich in protein and fiber, making it a satisfying and filling meal that can keep you feeling full for longer.
The cabbage in the recipe is low in calories and high in fiber, which can help with digestion and weight management.
The apple cider vinegar in the recipe has been linked to several potential health benefits, including improved heart health and blood sugar control.

	4 cups shredded red cabbage
	1 onion , chopped
	1/2 cup brown sugar
	1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/4 teaspoon pepper
	3 lbs boneless pork shoulder