Pennsylvania Dutch Pork And Sauerkraut Recipes

SLOW COOKER LANCASTER COUNTY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Cut pork loin, if necessary, to fit in the slow cooker. Season with caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauerkraut over the roast.
• Cook on High for 1 hour, then cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours. Internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

PENNSYLVANIA-STYLE PORK ROAST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients; rub over roast. Place roast fat side up in a Dutch oven. Combine sauerkraut and sugar if desired. Spoon sauerkraut and sausage over and around roast. , Cover and bake at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

SLOW COOKER PA DUTCH PORK & SAUERKRAUT WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the sauerkraut and place in the bottom of crockpot. Mix the brown sugar, caraway seeds, salt and pepper (to taste) with the sauerkraut. Place onion slices on top.
• Heat oil over med-high heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Season pork with the garlic and salt and pepper. Brown pork lightly on all sides and remove from skillet. Place meat on top of sauerkraut and onions.
• Pour one can of beer over the pork and sauerkraut. Sprinkle the thyme leaves over pork.
• Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. About two hours before the pork will be done, add the kielbasa pieces around the pork in the crockpot. Give them a little push down into the juices.
• If your pork loin roast is smaller than the one I used, the cook time may not take 8 hours. Check it periodically, internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees. My pork was falling apart when it was done. I also turned the roast over a couple of times, totally not necessary though.
• Serve with mashed potatoes to complete the traditional meal.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH PORK AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Rinse pork and place in large roasting pan.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover with 1/3 of the sauerkraut.
• Cover roasting pan and put in oven for 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove from oven and add another 1/3 of sauerkraut.
• Cover and put back in oven for another hour.
• Remove from oven and add the remaining sauerkraut.
• Cover and put back in oven for another hour.
• Remove from oven and enjoy! Mashed potatoes are a must with this dish.

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Preparation -.
• Place the pork roast in a Dutch oven or other large, deep, heavy pan. Add about 1 cup water and black pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for about 2 hours. Mix the sauerkraut, applesauce and brown sugar together. Pour the mixture in to the pan, over the pork roast. Cover and simmer for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
• This can also be roasted in the oven, in a covered roasting pan. Set the oven temperature to 350º and roast for about 2 hours. Add the sauerkraut and other ingredients, lower the oven temperature to about 300º, and roast for an additional 1 to 1-1/2 hours. This is also a good crockpot meal. Just add all the ingredients at once and cook on the low setting for about 7 hours.