Whole30 Crockpot Pork with Sauerkraut and Apples

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

A savory-sweet pork shoulder dish slow-cooked with tangy sauerkraut, sweet apples, and aromatic herbs for a tender, flavorful Whole30 meal. This American slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 500 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 620 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
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves, spreading them evenly in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Place 2 lbs trimmed pork shoulder on top of the onions and garlic, then evenly spread 1 cup drained sauerkraut, 2 diced Honeycrisp apples, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the pork.
3. Step 3: Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth around the edges of the slow cooker, secure the lid, and cook on LOW for 8 hours until the pork is fork-tender and easily shreds.