Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin and Sauerkraut

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

Once again we are starting off our new year with the tradition of eating Pork and Sauerkraut as our main meal of the day. It's a family tradition that I wouldn't dare think of changing. You can read about this tradition from Last year's New Year's Day post on my other blog.

This year I decided to try a new twist to the traditional way I prepare this meal. I'm using my crockpot again but this time I'm adding a sliced apple to the ingredient list.

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin and Sauerkraut with apples

2 pork tenderloins, about 1-2 pounds each
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1 bag or 27 oz. can sauerkraut, drained
chicken broth (enough to cover the sauerkraut and pork)

Salt and pepper pork tenderloin to taste.

In a heavy-bottom skillet, Add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Place the pork tenderloin in the hot pan and brown on all sides. When the tenderloin is completely browned, remove it from the pan and place in the crock pot. Place the onions in the skillet, sauteing until translucent and light brown. Add garlic and the sauerkraut. Stir the Sauekraut mixture till heated through. Pour chicken broth into the sauerkraut mixture and stir to loosen up any of the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet.

Pour the hot sauerkraut mixture on top of the pork tenderloin making sure the whole pork
tenderloin is completely covered. Add more chicken broth if needed.

Cover the crock pot with the lid and turn the crock pot on low. Allow to cook for 5 - 7 hours.

With 2 hours of cooking time left, add the sliced apples and give the sauerkraut a little stir to mix the apples in.

When pork tenderloin is fork tender, remove to cutting board and slice crosswise in 1 - 1-1/2 inch slices. The meat should fall apart easily. With slotted spoon, scoop out sauerkraut mixture to a platter. Arrange pork slices over sauerkraut. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Wishing Everyone

a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous

2009 !