Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2012

This was delicious. Even my husband who turns his nose up at the often dry crock pot roasts raved about this one. I used a 24 oz jar of sauerkraut because that is what I had. I did not measure the caraway seeds, just sprinkled them over the top of the kraut. Moist and tastey.

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the diva

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2012

Hi Diane!! Let me tell you my dear, this was absolutely fantastic!! You know me; not a big meat eater but I adored this recipe of yours. I did add carrots per my future SIL's request and of course my usual garlic and onion powders. So yum and thank you!!

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LINDA MCLEAN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2012

Good and easy. My review can't be very accurate because I did not follow the recipe well. My boyfriend would have liked the taste of the sauerkraut but I worried it would be too much for my parents, so I only used 28 oz jar. Because there were 6 people going to eat I used 10 small potatos (red and yellow, were done perfect around the 8 hour mark) So then I worried that the pork was going to dry out because it did not look like enough liquid. I added water at first would would have been okay I think if I just used more sayerkraut but it was still not enough for me so I put some chicken broth in it. I think this was my big mistake. The pork came out tnder and would have been great if it didn't taste like chicken. Maybe some veg broth or like the recipe says more sauerkraut would have been great. I will try this again, but not for a while. Also, the seeds are a must, and I suggest more seasoning becuase it was a bit bland besides tasting like chicken. 4 stars because it can be as easy as you want it to be

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reena61384

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

I've never been able to cook a kraut casserole to my liking, until now. I made this with a pork butt roast, seasoned w/ salt, pepper, MSG, garlic & onion powers. I seasoned the kraut with 1 t. caraway seeds, 1 sliced onion, 2 bay leaves & a large pinch of celery seeds. The result was very moist & flavorful, I loved it. Next time I will double the kraut because it was my favorite part. I like this with mashed potatoes. Thank you for this recipe!

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Foodie

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

Cooked this on low for 8 hrs. (minimum time stated)and the pork was dry and overcooked - when I tried to slice it, it fell apart. We tried to eat it but it all went in the garbage.

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Jeanette Robinson

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Really really tasty...omitted the caraway seeds and used Honey Gold Potatoes. First time having sauerkraut and it was really good with the pork and potatoes. I will definitely make this again!

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Alter Aries

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2011

Very good. This is a keeper.

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Subvet

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Islip Terrace, New York, USA

Living In: Princeton, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2011

I've been making this for years because it's so easy and so good! My husband prefers using sauerkraut that comes in a jar because the flavor just seems to be better. Depending on how big your slow cooker is...and the amount of pork you're cooking...you can use up to two jars. (Use the large jars that hold the same amount of sauerkraut that the large cans do). If you want a milder sauerkraut flavor, however, cut your sauerkraut liquid in half and add water for that other half, instead. Or just use the sauerkraut and water...no sauerkraut liquid at all. Believe me, the flavor will still be there. Make sure your pork is almost completely covered by the liquid you've put in. This way it will be moist and just fall apart when it's done! I love the carraway seeds but if you don't have any, don't worry...salt and pepper works just fine! (Add an onion or a bit of garlic or even Pickling Spice if you're in the mood for them but they're not really necessary). You can also add a level teaspoon or two of regular sugar (or a half-packet to one packet of Sweet N Low) if you find the liquid to be a bit too tart or bitter for your tastebuds. Then add your potatoes when the pork seems to be about half done. I like to wait until the meat is falling off the bone before telling my husband to "come and get it!" :)

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Muriel

Reviewed: Oct. 10, 2011

i made this lastnight for the house and i could not stop i ate 5 plates of this stuff. it was awesome

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oiler773

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2011

I have searched every sauerkraut receipe you have and couldn't believe that there were none that added tomatos! I was brought up on sauerkraut, my grandmother was slavic, but was married to a German and she used pork shoulder, browned before cooking, plenty of onions sliced, sauerkraut and canned tomatos. The tomatos sweeten the sauerkraut without having to add sugar. Mom sometimes used caraway seeds too and then made fluffy dumplings for the first night. After dinner, she would boil small potatoes in their skin, peel them and stick them down in the liquid and sauerkraut along with some hot dogs. This would be refrigerated for a day or two, and then warmed up for a second, but slightly different meal. Absolutely divine. I make this for about 40 people so use pork loin only because it slices more uniformly and I don't have to worry about bones. Also I cook it on top the stove as I will be making so much.

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