Pork And Sauerkraut ~ Instant Pot

Pork And Sauerkraut

A New Years Tradition

This is a tradition from my German Heritage. 

Ingredients:
2-3 pounds pork loin roast cut into 2-3 inch large chunks
salt and pepper
16 ounces sauerkraut drained of extra liquid
1 cup apple juice or chicken stock
1 apple sliced
1 onion sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic optional
Directions:
Cut pork roast into large 2-3 inch chunks. Liberally season pork loin with salt and pepper on all sides.
Place pork pieces in the instant pot and pour in apple juice. Add apples, onions, and garlic to pressure cooker. Top with sauerkraut.

Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Hit Cook Time/Pressure Cook and use the +/- buttons to adjust to 15. 

Once cook time has elapsed allow pressure to release naturally, or for at least 15 minutes.

NOTES

Use chicken stock in place of apple juice if desired. If using stock, you may want to add 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar to balance the flavors. 

Garlic is optional. It is not traditional, but I love the added flavor. 

Feel free to use a pork shoulder or pork butt roast. You will need to cut the pork roast up into 2-3 inch chunks as well, but increase the cook time to 20 minutes.