Midwestern Harvest Pork With Apples & Sauerkraut (Crock Pot)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Midwestern Harvest Pork With Apples & Sauerkraut (Crock Pot) – A Comforting Delight
in Pork

Prep

15 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs red potatoes , unpeeled & cut into 1 in . pieces
1 -2 lb sauerkraut , drained
2 apples , unpeeled , cored & coarsely chopped ( I used 1 sweet & 1 tart )
3 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs , i used bone in for economies sake but that 's just me
1 lb smoked sausage , cut into 5 slices
3/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt
black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
509
Sugar
17g
Fat
23g
Midwestern Harvest Pork With Apples & Sauerkraut (Crock Pot) is a delightful and comforting dish that comes from the heartland of America. The dish is a perfect combination of pork, apples, and sauerkraut, cooked slowly in a crock pot to give it a unique flavor and aroma. The use of sausage gives an extra depth of flavor that satisfies a hearty appetite. This dish is perfect for all seasons, but particularly in the fall when the smell of apples and spicy pork fills the air. Served with crusty bread, it is the perfect meal for friends and family, to enjoy around the dinner table.

Instructions

1.Wash and cut potatoes into small pieces. Drain sauerkraut and chop apples into small pieces.
2.Season the pork with salt and pepper, and place it with the apples, onions, and potatoes in the crock pot.
3.In a bowl, mix apple juice concentrate, brown sugar, caraway seeds, ground mustard, and allspice. Pour over pork and vegetables in the crock pot. Top with sliced sausage.
4.Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a busy day.
It is a complete meal that can be made in one pot.

The combination of pork with apples and sauerkraut gives a sweet and sour taste that is full of flavors.

The dish can be prepared ahead of time and left to cook slowly in the crock pot, which makes it great for parties as well.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and fat due to the sausage used in it.

It contains a high amount of sodium due to the use of sauerkraut and sausage.

Not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is an excellent source of protein, minerals, and vitamins.
It is rich in iron, zinc, and selenium.
Apples and sauerkraut are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
The dish contains caraway seeds, which are known to help digestion and relieve bloating.

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