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-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 500 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 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 "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
• 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.