Pork Loin with Sauerkraut
Looking for the best Pork Loin and Sauerkraut recipe to cook on New Year's Eve? This juicy, tender and flavorful braised pork is the answer.
Equipment
- 1 Braiser pan Or heavy bottom pan that can go in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. pork tenderloin
- 2 teaspoons salt I used Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 apple any sweet variety.
- ½ yellow onion
- 1 32-ounce jar of sauerkraut
Instructions
- Season the pork on both sides with the salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Slice the onions and apples and set aside.
- Using high heat, in a heavy bottom pan such a cast iron braiser or skillet, add the vegetable oil. Allow the pan to get hot.
- Add the pork loin with the fat side down and sear for 2 minutes on each side. The fat side of the pork should be facing up before going in the oven.
- Turn off the heat, add the sliced onions and apples and the whole jar of sauerkraut including the juices.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum and place in the oven at 325°F for 2 hours.
- After 2 hours remove the pork from the oven and shred it with kitchen tongs.
- Crank the heat to 425°F.
- Cook the shredded pork uncovered for another 30 minutes allowing the fat to be rendered and turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve over mashed potatoes and enjoy.
Notes
Calorie count is just an estimate and has been calculated without the side of mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
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