Pork Shoulder Steaks Stewed in Sauerkraut & Pineapple is a rich, comforting dish—tender, juicy, and full of sweet and tangy flavor.
This pork shoulder steak recipe is a bit different, but really worth trying.
The combination of sauerkraut and pineapple might sound unusual at first, but it works beautifully. The tangy flavor of the sauerkraut balances the natural sweetness of the pineapple, while the pork becomes soft, juicy, and full of aroma as it cooks.
It’s the kind of dish that feels perfect for a family dinner—simple ingredients, but a really satisfying result.
How to choose the best ingredients
Sauerkraut: Use good-quality sauerkraut—plain or with carrots. Check the label and avoid versions with added vinegar. It should be naturally fermented. This ingredient is essential and shouldn’t be replaced
Pork shoulder steaks: Choose the best quality you can. Pork shoulder works perfectly here—juicy and tender after cooking. You can also use pork loin if you prefer a leaner option
Pineapple: Fresh pineapple is the best choice—it adds a natural sweetness and much better flavor than canned. It works especially well in this dish
Onion: Adds depth and natural sweetness as it cooks—use a regular brown onion
Peppercorns: Whole peppercorns give a gentle heat and aromatic flavor—better than ground for slow cooking
Bay leaf: Adds a subtle, classic aroma that works perfectly with sauerkraut and pork
Marjoram: A key herb for this dish—pairs beautifully with pork and enhances the overall flavor
Top Tip for Success
- Sear the meat first with a little fat—the pork shoulder has enough fat that will render during frying and build flavor
- Don’t skip this step—it adds depth and makes the final dish much richer
- If the sauerkraut is too acidic, squeeze out some juice (about ½ cup) and replace it with water
- You can also rinse the sauerkraut slightly if you prefer a milder taste
- Cook slowly on low heat—the meat will become tender and juicy
- If needed, add a bit of water during cooking so the dish doesn’t dry out
- The dish tastes even better the next day—flavors develop more
- Adjust seasoning at the end—sauerkraut can vary in saltiness
How to Enjoy!
- With baked potatoes with herbs — perfect with the sauce
- With mashed potatoes — soft and creamy, balances the flavors beautifully
- With sourdough bread — ideal for soaking up all the juices
- As a family dinner — comforting, filling, and great for sharing
- The next day — tastes even better as the flavors develop
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Pork Shoulder Steaks stewed in sauerkraut with fresh pineapple
Ingredients
Method
- Dice the onions and caramelize them.
- If we have shoulder steaks in one piece, cut them into 1.5 cm thick slices and wash them thoroughly.
- Each piece is then dried with a paper towel.
- Fry the prepared parts of the meat in hot oil with the previously caramelized onion.
- Peel the pineapple and cut it into pieces.
- Put in a baking dish with a lid half of the sauerkraut, half of the pineapple, and fried pieces of meat with onion,
- Sprinkle everything with marjoram, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- Then cover everything with the second portion of sauerkraut and pineapple.
- We can pour everything into about 0.5 glasses of cold water.
- We put everything in the oven, preheated it to 180 degrees C / 360 degrees F / Gas 4, and baked for 1.5 hours. Let's check that the water has not evaporated and that the meat does not burn from time to time.
- When we have a cast iron pan, I highly recommend baking it at 200 degrees C / 390 degrees F / Gas 6 for about 1 hEnjoy!
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