PORK TENDERLOIN AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon and leeks over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Place sweet potato and water in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender; drain. Stir in bacon mixture, sauerkraut, apple, cranberries, wine, brown sugar, caraway seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt., Transfer half of the sauerkraut mixture to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle pork with pepper and remaining salt; place in slow cooker. Top with remaining sauerkraut mixture. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pork is tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°)., Remove pork from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve pork with sauerkraut.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Season pork liberally with salt and pepper. In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork and sear on all sides until golden all over, about 8 minutes. Set aside.  Add butter and let melt. Add onion and apples and cook until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in sauerkraut, brown sugar, beer, and caraway seeds. Bring mixture to a simmer then place seared pork on top.  Cover pot then transfer to oven and bake until pork reaches internal temperature of 160°, about 45 minutes.