Pork and Sauerkraut
Tender pork roast slow-cooked with tangy sauerkraut - a German-influenced Southern comfort dish.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
180m
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
425
Protein
36 g
Carbs
12 g
Fat
26 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 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
Preheat oven to 325°F. Season pork generously with salt and pepper.
Add onion to the pot and sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Spread half the sauerkraut in the pot. Place pork on top, then cover with remaining sauerkraut.
Pour chicken broth over everything. Sprinkle with brown sugar, caraway seeds, and paprika. Add bay leaves.
Cover and bake 3 hours until pork is fall-apart tender.
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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