Pork With Spiced Sauerkraut

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Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Tender pork tenderloin baked with tangy sauerkraut, grated potatoes, and a traditional German spice bouquet
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This hearty Pork With Spiced Sauerkraut is a comforting German-style main dish that balances tangy, fermented cabbage with tender, savory pork tenderloin. The sauerkraut is simmered with grated potatoes for a creamy texture and infused with a bouquet of traditional spices including juniper berries, caraway seeds, allspice, and bay leaves. The pork is quickly browned before being nestled into the sauerkraut mixture, allowing it to bake gently until perfectly cooked and infused with the surrounding flavors. It’s a satisfying, rustic meal that feels special enough for holiday gatherings like Christmas or New YearâÂÂs Day, yet simple enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

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Pork With Spiced Sauerkraut

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 210

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This hearty Pork With Spiced Sauerkraut is a comforting German-style main dish that balances tangy, fermented cabbage with tender, savory pork tenderloin. The sauerkraut is simmered with grated potatoes for a creamy texture and infused with a bouquet of traditional spices including juniper berries, caraway seeds, allspice, and bay leaves. The pork is quickly browned before being nestled into the sauerkraut mixture, allowing it to bake gently until perfectly cooked and infused with the surrounding flavors. ItâÂÂs a satisfying, rustic meal that feels special enough for holiday gatherings like Christmas or New YearâÂÂs Day, yet simple enough for a cozy weeknight dinner. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Spray an 11x17-inch casserole dish with vegetable oil spray.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chopped onion and brown lightly for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add sauerkraut, water, and sugar to the skillet.
  6. Toss with a fork until the sauerkraut is well separated.
  7. Stir in the grated potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Place peppercorns, juniper berries, bay leaves, caraway seeds, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth and tie securely with kitchen twine to create a spice bag.
  9. Pour the sauerkraut mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  10. Make a well in the center of the sauerkraut and place the spice bag inside the well.
  11. Lightly spray a large skillet with vegetable oil spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  12. Brown the pork slices for 2 minutes per side.
  13. Arrange the browned pork slices on top of the sauerkraut.
  14. Bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, or until the pork is no longer pink in the center.
  15. Continue baking for an additional 30 minutes uncovered to allow the meat to brown further.
  16. Remove the cheesecloth spice bag before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 40mg14%
Sodium 500mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 5g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pork, sauerkraut, german, tenderloin, juniper, caraway, allspice, baked, cabbage, holiday, main, savory, tangy, dinner, traditional, comfort food, one pan, family meal
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