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    Published: Nov 8, 2017 · Updated: Feb 11, 2025 by JohnTillison · This post may contain affiliate links

    Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut

    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut is one of my favorite dishes. It makes cooking dinners for the family a snap using this easy to follow recipe. This recipe reminds me of being back in Germany! It was one of my favorite all-time trips between the great food, castles, driving on the autobahn, I even brought home a beautiful cuckoo clock.

    Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

    The food was so good everywhere we went that I think I gained 10 pounds on this trip! I can't say that there was only one dish that I loved because everything tasted great. The pierogies in this recipe make a fun twist to this recipe and go well with the pork and sauerkraut.

    For more information about Germany and our experience on the Viking Vili River Cruise check out these links:

    Exploring Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles with Viking River Cruise Tour

    So excited to board the Viking Vili and experience the Castles and Legends Cruise

    Week 2 real-life travel and adventure in Germany! 

    Munich City Tour with Viking River Cruises

    Now I am hungry and ready to go book a return trip to Germany! Let's go ahead and get this German Roast Port & Sauerkraut recipe!

    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut is one of my favorite dishes. It makes cooking dinners for the family a snap using this easy to follow recipe.

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    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut is one of my favorite dishes. It makes cooking dinners for the family a snap using this easy to follow recipe.

    Ingredients

    • Boneless pork roast
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Shortening
    • Sauerkraut
    • Apples
    • Apple juice or water
    • Frozen pierogies
    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut is one of my favorite dishes. It makes cooking dinners for the family a snap using this easy to follow recipe.

    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast & Sauerkraut is one of my favorite dishes. It makes cooking dinners for the family a snap using this easy to follow recipe.

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    Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast and Sauerkraut

    Delicious Slow Cooker Crock Pot German Pork Roast Recipe from parkrangerjohn.com
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut, German Pork Roast
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 8 hours hours
    Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 398kcal
    Author Park Ranger John

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 3 to 4- lb. boneless pork roast
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 T. shortening
    • 32- oz. sauerkraut
    • 2 apples cored, peeled and quartered
    • 1 c. apple juice or water
    • 14 oz. frozen pierogies

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Heat shortening in a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Brown roast on all sides; place in a slow cooker.
    • Add undrained sauerkraut, apples and juice or water; blend.
    • Gently add pierogies so they are partly submerged in the sauerkraut (as the roast cooks, more liquid will cover the pierogies).
    • Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 9 hours. Serves 4 to 6.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg

     

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