Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes
Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes features tender pork tenderloins infused with tangy sauerkraut and subtle fennel notes, finished alongside creamy red new potatoes. The balance of juicy pork, bright acidity, and earthy potatoes makes it comforting yet lively. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend family meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 60
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 65
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat; brown the pork tenderloins in the hot oil for about 5 minutes per side.
- 2
Spread the sauerkraut around the pork pieces and pour in the water and apple juice; sprinkle with fennel seeds.
- 3
Cover the pressure cooker and bring it to full pressure; cook for 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat and release the pressure as directed by the manufacturer.
- 5
Add the potatoes to the cooker, seal it again, and return to full pressure over medium heat; cook at full pressure for 5 more minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat, release the pressure, and serve.
- Calories 765.63 kcal High 38%
- Protein 44.38 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 136.76 g 50%
- Total Fat 7.47 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.85 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1446.66 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 17.18 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 11.73 g --
- Added Sugars 2.45 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 114.15 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 5.87 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 2900.47 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin A 182.74 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 157.56 mg Good Source 175%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Juice, Fennel Seed, Pork Tenderloin, and Red Potato. Each serving provides about 765.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Juice, Fennel Seed, Pork Tenderloin, Red Potato, Sauerkraut. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 765.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes healthy?
- Instant Pot Pork with Sauerkraut and Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 64/100. Per serving, it provides 765.63 calories and 44.38 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1446.66 mg (63% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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