Tender pork slow-cooked with sauerkraut and beer

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Tender pork slow-cooked with sauerkraut and beer
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Total Time:
13mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 31, 2024

This slow cooker pork sauerkraut and beer recipe is a savory and comforting dish perfect for a cold winter day. The pork becomes incredibly tender from the long hours of slow cooking, while the sauerkraut and beer create a flavorful and tangy sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 can sauerkraut, drained
  • 1 bottle of beer
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, layer the sliced onions on the bottom.
  2. Place the pork chunks on top of the onions.
  3. Pour the drained sauerkraut over the pork.
  4. Sprinkle caraway seeds, salt, and pepper over the sauerkraut.
  5. Pour the beer over everything.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the pork is tender.
  7. Serve the pork and sauerkraut with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Interesting Facts

  • Sauerkraut is a traditional German dish made of fermented cabbage.
  • Slow cooking pork shoulder results in tender and juicy meat.
  • The beer adds a rich and robust flavor to the dish.