Savory Apple & Sauerkraut Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A tender pork shoulder simmered with tart apples, tangy sauerkraut, and warm spices in the slow cooker for a comforting Whole30 dinner. This American slow-cooker recipe (whole30, dairy free), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, sauerkraut, and 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 2 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 cup sauerkraut
• 2 medium Honeycrisp apples
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, then dice into 1-inch cubes. Place all pork pieces in the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Core and dice the Honeycrisp apples into 1/2-inch pieces, then add to the slow cooker along with the diced carrots, sauerkraut, and minced garlic cloves.
3. Step 3: Whisk together coconut aminos, rosemary, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours until pork is fork-tender and apples are caramelized at the edges.