Slow-Cooker Pork Roast and Sauerkraut Dinner

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Slow-Cooker Pork Roast and Sauerkraut Dinner
495 min.
6
396kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Slow-Cooker Pork Roast and Sauerkraut Dinner! This dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal. The combination of tender pork roast, tangy sauerkraut, and sweet apples creates a mouthwatering harmony that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. With just a few fresh ingredients and a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over several hours. The addition of caraway seeds adds a unique depth, while the Dijon mustard and brown sugar provide a delightful contrast that enhances the overall taste.

This dish is not only delicious but also caters to various dietary needs, being both gluten-free and dairy-free. With a health score of 52 and a balanced caloric breakdown, it’s a wholesome option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Each serving is packed with protein, making it a satisfying choice for lunch or dinner.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that warms the heart and pleases the palate. Your family and friends will be impressed by this hearty dish that celebrates the wonderful flavors of pork and sauerkraut!

Ingredients

  • 32 oz sauerkraut refrigerated drained
  • medium apples peeled sliced
  • teaspoon caraway seeds 
  • 0.3 cup apple juice 
  • 2.5 lb pork loin boneless trimmed of fat
  • 18 oz potatoes - remove skin red cut in half
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoons brown sugar packed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • slotted spoon
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, lightly mix sauerkraut, apples, caraway seed and apple juice. With spoon, make indention in center of mixture; place pork roast in center.
  2. Arrange potato halves around roast on sauerkraut mixture.
  3. Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over roast.
  4. Cover; cook on Low setting 7 to 8 hours.
  5. In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients.
  6. Remove roast from slow cooker; place on serving platter.
  7. Cut roast into slices. Arrange potatoes around slices. With slotted spoon, remove sauerkraut mixture from slow cooker; place in serving bowl.
  8. Serve roast slices and potatoes with sauerkraut mixture and mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories396kcal
Protein46.31%
Fat19.28%
Carbs34.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.13
Glycemic Load
3.38
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
30.192608781483%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.95mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.92mg
Epigallocatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin
5.05mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:396.45kcal
19.82%
Fat:8.51g
13.09%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.54%
Carbohydrates:34.15g
11.38%
Net Carbohydrates:26.29g
9.56%
Sugar:15.12g
16.8%
Cholesterol:119.07mg
39.69%
Sodium:1219.53mg
53.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.96g
91.93%
Vitamin B6:1.8mg
90.23%
Selenium:57.18µg
81.69%
Vitamin B1:0.97mg
64.7%
Vitamin B3:12.19mg
60.93%
Phosphorus:527.61mg
52.76%
Potassium:1451.03mg
41.46%
Vitamin C:32.53mg
39.43%
Fiber:7.86g
31.46%
Zinc:4.08mg
27.2%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.79%
Magnesium:97.08mg
24.27%
Iron:4.19mg
23.28%
Vitamin K:23.61µg
22.48%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.95%
Copper:0.4mg
19.93%
Vitamin B5:1.86mg
18.63%
Vitamin B12:0.96µg
16.06%
Folate:54.19µg
13.55%
Calcium:79.7mg
7.97%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.04%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.13%
Vitamin A:74.34IU
1.49%