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Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples

Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples brings together seared pork chops, tart apples, and onions that melt into a savory-sour braise. Sauerkraut and a hint of fennel add tang and gentle aromatics, making it a cozy choice for New Year’s Day or any chilly evening. Expect tender meat, bright acidity, and a touch of sweetness in every bite.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook4 hrs 5 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples
  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops in the hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain the grease.

  2. 2

    Place the apples and the onion in the bottom of a slow cooker crock; set the browned pork chops on top. Pour in enough water to just cover the bottom of the crock.

  3. 3

    Cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 hours. Stir in the sauerkraut and the fennel seed, then cook for 1 hour more.