Apple-Sage Pork Shoulder with Sauerkraut

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A savory-sweet Whole30 slow cooker masterpiece featuring fall-apart pork shoulder, tart apples, and tangy sauerkraut, all simmered to perfection with aromatic sage. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 510 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, sauerkraut, Honeycrisp apples for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup sauerkraut
• 2 medium, cored and diced Honeycrisp apples
• 3 tbsp, finely chopped fresh sage
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place pork shoulder in slow cooker, then scatter sauerkraut evenly over the top.
2. Step 2: Arrange diced apples and minced garlic over sauerkraut, then sprinkle with chopped sage, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: Drizzle apple cider vinegar and coconut aminos over the entire mixture, ensuring even distribution.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until pork is fork-tender and apples are soft but hold shape.
5. Step 5: Gently stir once to combine juices before serving, checking that apples are tender but not mushy.