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-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30, dairy free), ready in about 495 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 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.