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Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut

Flavorful pork and sauerkraut becomes fork tender and is a fast, easy meal to make in the Instant Pot.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot Pork and Sauerkraut, Instant Pot Pork Chops and Sauerkraut
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Pressurizing & natural release time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 485kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless pork chops 3/4" - 1" thick
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 slices bacon raw and chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 32 ounce jar Sauerkraut drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 apples cored and quartered, peel if desired

Serve with a batch of your favorite mashed potatoes

Instructions

  • Using the sauté setting on your Instant Pot, add 1-2 Tbs. oil; when the oil is hot, add the chops, browning them on both sides, working in batches, if needed, so you don’t overcrowd the pot. Set the browned chops on a clean plate as you work.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil along with the onions, bacon, carrots and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add the drained sauerkraut and apples to the pot, along with the chicken broth; top with the reserved pork chops. 
  • Lock the IP lid into place, then use the manual button to choose 7 minutes on the High-Pressure setting, bringing the IP to full pressure. When the timer sounds, use a 10-minute natural release, followed by a quick release if any pressure remains in the IP.
  • Serve warm and enjoy! 

Notes

  • All cooking appliances and conditions are different, so you should test these times and guidelines first in your own appliance to determine what adjustments may be needed!

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1961mg | Potassium: 1229mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 7748IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg