Braised Pork & Sauerkraut

Source : Place Sauerkraut In Medium Sized Pot Add The Chopped Pear Onion Seasonings And Wine Bring To A Slight Boil Reduce Heat To Low-medium And Cook For...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 6, 2026

Step:

  1. Place sauerkraut in medium sized pot; add the chopped pear, onion, seasonings, and wine. Bring to a slight boil, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for 30 minutes slightly covered.

    Braised Pork & Sauerkraut recipe step 1 photo
  2. Prepare the pork (trim any fat) and cover the meat with dry rub seasonings and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour (covered).

  3. Heat up an outdoor grill (best) or a large frying pan with oil, and sear the meat on all sides on medium-high heat, for about 4 minutes a side. [This will seal in the juices of the meat while slow-cooking later in the oven]

    Braised Pork & Sauerkraut recipe step 3 photo
  4. Heat oven to 325 F.

  5. Transfer the meat to a large pot / pan with lid (oven proof) and place the sauerkraut around all the sides of the meat. Place the rosemary on top of the meat, cover, and place in the oven to cook for 2 hours.

    Braised Pork & Sauerkraut recipe step 5 photo
  6. Remove the pan lid and continue to cook for 40 minutes. This will produce a golden color atop of the kraut and will begin to solidify all the juices.

    Braised Pork & Sauerkraut recipe step 6 photo
  7. When done cooking, remove the meat from the pan. Drain off the pan liquid. Shred the pork, add the pieces back to the pan with kraut, and lightly mix.

    Braised Pork & Sauerkraut recipe step 7 photo
  8. Serve with mashed potatoes and cover all ingredients (lightly) with gravy.


Ingredients

  1. 2 lb. packaged sauerkraut
  2. 1 pear, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
  3. 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
  4. 1/2 tsp. cumin
  5. 1 tsp. caraway seeds
  6. 5 juniper berries (optional)
  7. 1/3 cup dry white wine
  8. 3 lb. pork (shoulder or butt, bone-in)
  9. 3 tbs. dry rub (seasonings)
  10. 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  11. 1 cup gravy

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