Pork, Apples, and Sauerkraut Recipe

Pork, Apple, and Sauerkraut Recipe

Originally posted Jan 2020.

Happy New Year, everyone! Thank you for supporting us since 1978. It means the world to us! We are grateful for you, your ideas, recipes, inspirational stories, and your patronage. 

Tradition dictates that certain foods be served on New Year's Day to welcome the new year and bring good luck and good fortune into your home. One of the most popular culinary traditions is pork and sauerkraut.

In all honesty, this traditional New Year's combination repulsed me growing up. I remember my parents making pork and sauerkraut every New Year's Day. Every year I remember taking the teeniest, tiniest forkful (if you could call it a forkful, but rather a couple of strands of sauerkraut) to appease my parents so I did not miss out on "the good luck" about to be bestowed on me.

Now that I'm older and a mom (with a much better palate than in my youth), I try to continue the "bestowing of luck" tradition on New Year's and make meals my family will like. I adapted a recipe I found in an old cookbook for my slow cooker and used apples, onions, Champagne Mustard, pork, and sauerkraut. Then, I hoped for the best. 

As I thought, this recipe was a hit with my family and hopefully will be for your family. It is easy, delicious, and a great way to "bestow some luck and good fortune" this year and every year!

Here's wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2024!

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Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter

• 1 (2-3 lb.) pork loin or roast

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) pepper

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard

• 1 (32 oz.) package/ container sauerkraut

• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced

• 3 medium apples (we have tested with Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples), peeled and sliced

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Worcestershire Sauce

• ** 1/2 cup water or apple cider (we tested with leftover champagne)

Preparation

Season all sides of the pork with Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and pepper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet on low, and add the onions, seasoning with a little more Garlic Seasoning, and cook until translucent. Remove the onions from the pan and add to the slow cooker. Next turn the heat to medium high and sear the pork on all sides, turning after a couple of minutes. Turn off heat. Place the pork on top of the onions. Spread the pork evenly with Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Place the apples on top of of the pork, followed by the sauerkraut, Worcestershire Sauce, and water (**See above).

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is tender and pulls apart easily. Serve over mashed potatoes and with our Cranberry Spinach Salad Recipe for a complete meal.

Enjoy!

Recipe Roundup- 40 Amazingly Easy & Elegant New Year's Recipes

40 Amazingly Easy & Elegant New Year's Recipes

Happy New Year!

This is a re-post from 2021 with updated recipes and photos.

Are you ready to ring in the new year? That is a big YES from me! Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve? Perhaps you are having a small gathering or spending a quiet evening with your significant other(s)?

However you are celebrating this year, consider Cherchies® your New Year's Eve party planner.  We have included 40 of our favorite easy, mouth-watering recipe ideas to make your evening stress-free, easy and elegant!

Here's to a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2025. Happy New Year, friends!  Thank you for your loyalty to us since 1978!  Enjoy our 40 favorite New Year's recipes!

Appetizers - Perhaps you like to nibble throughout the evening.  These quick and easy appetizer ideas are perfect for an appetizer night. Choose from a few or several:)

• Fig Prosciutto Goat Cheese Crostini Recipe- The flavors burst will overload your taste buds!

• Shrimp Ceviche Shooters- Small bites with huge flavor!

• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts Recipe- Crunchy, salty, and sweet, all wrapped up in a bacon bundle. Serve with Cherchies® Cranberry Mustard

• Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard- Sweet, savory and easy.

• Lemon Dill Dip Recipe- Perfect for vegetables, crackers, or a dip for shrimp- featuring our signature spice, Lem 'n Dill Seasoning Blend

• Fig and Herbed Brie Cups Recipe- These savory fig cuties hit all the flavor notes in one tasty bite

• Salmon and Dill Rollups Recipe- The perfect snack for cozying up by the fire or a fancy appetizer to share with your significant other over a bottle of bubbly.

• Mexican Martino Cheesecake Recipe- The perfect appetizer for a larger crowd.

• Honey 'n Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe- Sweet and tangy. Use shorter skewers or picks for individual-sized portions.

• Cheesy Hot Pepper Jam Thumbprints Recipe- Cheese and fruit with a kick

• Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe - A timeless recipe perfect for any occasion.

• A cheese plate (see How to Create an Easy Cheese Plate blog)

• Garlic Krispies Recipe- A surprising crunch. Save some for yourself...they won't last long.

• Best Layered Taco Dip- Perfect for a hungry crowd!

• Baked Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Lemon Raspberry Sauce Recipe

Small Plates- Looking for heartier bites during the evening rather than a full meal?  Then you'll want to try these delicious recipes.

• Ham and Mustard Biscuits- Toast in the New Year with Champagne...mustard that is!

• Herbed Antipasto Skewers Recipe- Marinated in a flavorful Basil vinaigrette, these skewers take minutes to prepare, require no cooking, and can be made in advance.

• Sweet and Savory Ham & Cheese Pinwheels- We dare you to try just one!

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers- Anything on a stick looks festive! Don't want to skewer? Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve with toothpicks.

• Cheesy Corn Dog Bites Recipe- Perfect for game day or game night. Enveloped in a super moist, cheesy, corn muffin and tinged with Champagne Mustard, these savory wieners will score a touchdown with your gang.

• Melt in your Mouth Ribs- Slow cooked and easy. Guests can help themselves.

• Champagne Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe- Serve chicken mixture in a pretty bowl with the lettuce leaves off to the side.

• Lemon Dill Lox Recipe- Instead of regular sized bagels, use mini bagels!

• Stacked Crab Mango Avocado Salad Recipe- Serve with crackers for everyone to enjoy!

• Egg Salad Stuffed Shells- Arrange on a bed of lettuce on a platter.

• Ham, Turkey and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Slice into 1 inch sections, serve with marinara sauce, and voila, instant appetizer!

• Apple and Shrimp Salad Recipe- Unique ingredients for a tasty combination!

Easy Elegant Meals - Perhaps a quiet evening with your significant other(s) is more your speed to celebrate the New Year's festivities.  Here are a few quick and easy recipe ideas.

• Seared Citrus Cilantro Scallops Recipe- Compliment these tasty morsels with our Dilly Potatoes Recipe and a green salad.

• Champagne Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe- Easy and Elegant!- Serve with our Strawberry Spinach Salad and our Savory Wedge Bread Recipe.

• Shrimp Ettouffée Recipe- Pair it with our Cajun Cornbread Recipe and a green salad.

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe- Pair it with our Grilled Shrimp Salad for a new twist on surf and turf!

• Seafood Casserole Recipe- Our Cranberry Spinach Salad would compliment this dish quite well!

• Blackberry Champagne Salmon Recipe- Pair with our Cranberry Spinach Salad, our for a delightful meal.

• Casual evening Taco Bar- Try our Double Decker Tacos or Peachy Fish Tacos and serve with Chardonnay Guacamole, Oh Sooo Simple Salsa, and all your favorite taco Fixin's!

• Slow Cooker Pork, Apple, and Sauerkraut Recipe- Ring in the New Year with a traditional “good luck” meal of pork and sauerkraut.

• Salmon Niçoise With Champagne Herb Vinaigrette Recipe- Oooh La La- A complete tasty meal in one dish!

Desserts- End the year with a sweet treat!

• Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe- Tasty and delicious.

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe- No crust, no fuss!

• Cherry Apple Tart Recipe- Rustic, sweet, and delicious.

• Swirled Cheesecake Brownie Recipe- Chocolate and cheese, the perfect combination.

Happy New Year!

Recipe Roundup - 36 Creative Uses for Holiday Leftovers

36 Creative Uses For Holiday Leftovers

What a year! It is hard to believe Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I am grateful for many things this year. I am most grateful we celebrated Thanksgiving together as a family rather than virtually via Zoom. Hopefully, your holiday celebrating also returned to more normalcy this year. I am immensely thankful for you for reading our blog, trying our family-tested recipes (since 1978), and sharing your comments and ideas. Thank you!

And, last but not least, I am grateful for leftovers!

I know there are leftover lovers and haters, but if you are a leftover lover, you will love the recipes we have compiled in this blog. We’ve collected our favorite Cherchies® recipes using holiday leftovers to make your meal planning easy and stretch your budget during this busy holiday season.

Enjoy!

Comment below and let us know how you use up holiday leftovers. As always, thank you for visiting. Come back again!

Sheri-Cherchies®

Leftover Poultry (Italian Dishes)

Chicken Pasta Recipe- An easy pasta dish featuring chicken, broccoli, pasta, and Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning.

Chicken Caprese Pasta Recipe- Easy and refreshing, featuring chicken, tomatoes, pasta, mozzarella cheese, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz Seasoning.

Champagne Chicken Tetrazzini Recipe- Perfectly comforting featuring chicken, mushrooms, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Leftover Poultry (Asian Dishes-Substitute any meat you have on hand)

Kathy's Thai Chicken Recipe- featuring chicken, onions, Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herb No-Salt Seasoning.

Champagne Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe- Featuring chicken, coleslaw mix or cabbage and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Peachy Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe- Who needs take out when you can make this chicken dish featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Vidalia Onion Peach Salsa.

Leftover Poultry (Mexican Dishes)

Leftover Sassy Chicken Tostada Recipe- Switch up Taco Night and pile on the fixings. This recipe features Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole- A unique Mexican dish featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Pepper Spicy Blend Seasoning.

Tex-Mex French Bread Pizza Recipe- Quick and easy! This recipe features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa and Cherchies® Chardonnay Lime & Cilantro Seasoning Blend.

Leftover Poultry (American Dishes)

Blackberry Chicken Flatbread Recipe- Perfect for an appetizer or light lunch featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Blooming Tomato With Chicken Salad Recipe- Refreshing and tasty featuring Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Chicken Salad Pie Recipe- This delicious recipe comes from Sherry Pfaender from St. Charles, MO, formerly Miss Aimee B's Tea Room. Sherry says that the secret ingredient is Cherchies® Champagne Mustard - "it just doesn't come out the same without it!"

Leftover Poultry (American Classic Recipes)

Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup- Perfect for leftover ham and chicken, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

Cobb Salad With Brown Derby Dressing Recipe- This famous salad originated in Hollywood, back in the 1920's, and features Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe- Easy, delicious and comforting, featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard.

Leftover Pork

Cajun Mac and Cheese Recipe- Add Cherchies®Cajun Seasoning and Andouille sausage to heavenly mac and cheese, and you've just transported yourself into the heart of Bayou Country! 

Split Pea & Lentil Soup- In 35 minutes you could have a piping hot bowl of this deliciously comforting soup! Perfect for leftover ham!

Canadian Bacon Egg Casserole Recipe- Cherchies® Lem’Dill Seasoning is the secret ingredient to make this egg dish divine!

Ham, Turkey, and Cheese Stromboli Recipe- Add a twist to pizza night and make these delicious strombolis featuring Cherchies® Mustards.

Champagne Blackberry Grilled Ham and Cheese Recipe- Gooey melty cheesy sandwiches with salty ham, tangy Champagne Mustard, sweet Blackberry Preserves, and brie cheese. Oh my!

Ham and Mustard Biscuit Recipe- What could be better than biscuits and ham?  Biscuits with ham and our signature champagne mustard.

Leftover Veggies

Irish Vegetable Soup Recipe- Perfect for whatever fresh or canned vegetables you have available. This recipe features Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

The Real Deal "Shepherd's Pie" Recipe- An authentic Irish recipe tweaked to feature Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning, and Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz.

Homemade Potatoes O'Brien Recipe- Add some leftover meat for a complete meal. Featuring Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning and Cherchies® Pretty Peppers.

Leftover Mashed Potato Cups Recipe- A fun re-make that you could either serve as a side or serve it as an appetizer for guests, featuring Cherchies® Lem’n Dill Seasoning.

Teresa's Ham & Asparagus Quiche Recipe- Yes, real people (men and women alike) eat quiche;) This recipe features Cherchies® Champagne Mustard and Cherchies® Garlic Seasoning.

Fried Rice Recipe- Perfect for leftover chicken and veggies, featuring Cherchies®Garlic ‘n Herbs Seasoning and Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard.

Leftover Salsa

Tex-Mex Burger Recipe- This burger recipe is a force to be reckoned with, as it hits all the flavor notes, sweet, spicy, and smoky, all wrapped up in one lip-smacking package! It features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

Black Bean and Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe- A bold and robust breakfast burrito featuring Cherchies® Bean & Corn Salsa.

Tex-Mex Avocado Toast Recipe- Are you ready for a flavor party for your mouth? This recipe is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and it features Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa.

Leftover Jam and Jelly

Homemade Toaster Strudel Recipe- The perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack featuring leftover Cherchies® Preserves or Butter Spreads.

Blackberry Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe- Quick, easy, and a fabulous way to start the morning, featuring Cherchies® Preserves or Butter Spreads.

Jam and Brie Cups Recipe- These delectable cheesy bites, featuring Cherchies® Preserves and Butter Spreads, whip up in minutes and make for an elegant easy appetizer.

Spinach Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe- Did you know leftover jams and jellies can be used in vinaigrettes? This recipe features Cherchies® Cranberry Preserves but our other preserves of butter spreads would work nicely too.

Cheesy Jam Thumbprint Recipe- Another quick and easy appetizer featuring leftover jam or jelly. This recipe works great with Cherchies® Preserves or Butter Spreads.

Memaw’s Strawberry Cake Recipe- Leftover Cherchies® Strawberry Butter Spread in cake mixes makes for an easy tasty dessert.