Crock Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 lbs pork loin roast

• 1⁄2 teaspoon caraway seed

• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 small baking apple, peeled, cored and diced very small (can use about ⅓ cup applesauce instead)

• 2 lbs sauerkraut, undrained

• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

• salt, if needed, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place pork loin in slow cooker or crock pot. 

2. Sprinkle with caraway seeds and black pepper.

3. Place diced apple (or applesauce) on top of pork.

4. Pour sauerkraut and juice on top.

5. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the sauerkraut.

6. Drizzle the top with melted butter.

7. Cook on low for about 8 hours or until pork reaches internal temp of at least 160 degrees F.

8. Stir the sauerkraut around a bit before serving.

YIELD:

• • Four (4) Servings

NOTES:

SOURCE:  

• http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-pork-and-sauerkraut-149675