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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 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
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
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.
- Calories 279.19 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 30.53 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 31.33 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.09 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.2 mg High 20%
- Sodium 2908.8 mg High 126%
- Dietary Fiber 9.14 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 19.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 7.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 28.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 23.23 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fennel Seed, Pork Chop, Sauerkraut, and Sliced Apples. Each serving provides about 279.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples made of?
- The main ingredients are Fennel Seed, Pork Chop, Sauerkraut, Sliced Apples, Water. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples?
- About 4 hrs 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples healthy?
- Slow Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut with Apples has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 279.19 calories and 30.53 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2908.8 mg (126% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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