Description
Juicy Braised Pork and Sauerkraut with Brown Sugar – Alrightwithme is a delightful comfort food dish that combines tender, slow-cooked pork ribs with tangy sauerkraut and the sweetness of brown sugar. This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, effortlessly filling your home with mouthwatering aromas. With minimal hands-on time, this hearty meal is not only easy to prepare but also boasts a flavor profile that will satisfy everyone at your table. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices, and you’ve got a cozy dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cans sauerkraut (14 oz each, drained)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 3 lb bone-in pork ribs (about 2–3 inches thick)
- Fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and drain the sauerkraut.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork ribs until browned on all sides (4-5 minutes each side) and set aside.
- Add drained sauerkraut, brown sugar, and water to the pot; stir to combine.
- Place seared pork ribs on top of the sauerkraut mixture.
- Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
- Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 150 minutes until pork is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg