Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast With Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

Submitted by SweetSueAl

"A nice fall/winter recipe. From getcrocked.com"

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless pork loin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• salt and pepper
• 4 lbs sauerkraut
• 1 lb kielbasa, cut into 3-inch piece
• 1 -2 apple, medium to large, chopped

directions

1. Preheat the broiler in the oven. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves (hubby not a fan of thyme, I used parsley), and season with salt and pepper.
2. Place under the broiler for 10 – 15 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.
3. Place 2 lbs of the sauerkraut in the slow cooker.
4. Place the roast in the center over the sauerkraut, topped with apples.
5. Optional: Add quartered red potatoes, and thin sliced carrots.
6. Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the crock.
7. Cover with remaining sauerkraut.
8. Cover. Cook on High for 6 hours.

Reviews

[samuel]

I made this recipe as written. The 2 apples I used were Granny Smith. Instead of chopping them I peeled, cored, and then cut each apple lengthwise into 8 pieces. The recipe was easy to put together and had a lot of flavor. Leftovers freeze well. Thanks for sharing.