PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRAN-APPLE SAUERKRAUT

Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut image

I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite time of the year. Serve the pork and sauerkraut with a hearty dark bread, such as rye or pumpernickel, along with an ice-cold beer. Delicious!-Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennslvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 pound center-cut bacon strips, chopped
1 cup sliced leeks (white portion only)
1 cup cubed peeled sweet potato
1 tablespoon water
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sweet white wine or unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.