Slow Cooker Old Country Pork and Sauerkraut

What could be more effortless than pork, sauerkraut, and a handful of caraway seeds cooked for hours until you just can't wait any longer? At least you'll have time to set the table for this hearty, down home meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 (4 pound) pork loin roast
• 2 cups sauerkraut with liquid
• ½ cup canned diced tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Cook pork loin in hot skillet until browned completely, 1 to 2 minutes per side; transfer to a slow cooker.

Step 3

Season pork with caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Pour sauerkraut and tomatoes over the pork; top with onion slices.

Step 4

Cook on High for 1 hour. Switch slow cooker to Low and continue cooking until the pork is cooked through, 5 to 6 hours more. The internal temperature of the roast should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).