Pork and Sauerkraut
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Pork and Sauerkraut

Tender pork roast slow-cooked with tangy sauerkraut - a German-influenced Southern comfort dish.

195 min
8 servings

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

180m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

26

carbs

12

fiber

4

protein

36

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Ingredients

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  • 3 lb pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jars (32 oz each) sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Season pork generously with salt and pepper.

2

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven . Brown pork on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove.

3

Add onion to the pot and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

4

Spread half the sauerkraut in the pot. Place pork on top, then cover with remaining sauerkraut.

5

Pour chicken broth over everything. Sprinkle with brown sugar, caraway seeds, and paprika. Add bay leaves.

6

Cover and bake 3 hours until pork is fall-apart tender.

7

Remove bay leaves. Shred pork and mix with sauerkraut. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Chef's Comfy Tip

This is perfect for New Year's Day - it's said to bring good luck!

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