Baden-Württemberg Style Roast Pork with Sauerkraut

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Juicy roast pork shoulder paired with tangy sauerkraut, a hearty dish reflecting the flavors of southwestern Germany. This German-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 200 minutes, pairs pork shoulder roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 German cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat dry 3 lbs pork shoulder roast and rub all over with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp caraway seeds.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides for about 8 minutes until browned and crisp around the edges.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork and set aside. Add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 1 medium peeled diced apple to the skillet, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 cups drained sauerkraut, 1/2 cup apple cider, 1 bay leaf, and 2 sprigs fresh thyme. Nestle the pork shoulder back into the sauerkraut mixture.
  5. Step 5: Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and roast in the oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until the pork is fork-tender and pulls apart easily.
  6. Step 6: Remove pork and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices atop the sauerkraut mixture with pan juices spooned over.

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