Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Kielbasa recipe

12 servings

1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

salt and pepper to taste

4 pounds sauerkraut

1 pound kielbasa, cut into 3-inch pieces

Preheat the oven broiler.

Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper.

Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.

Place 2 pounds sauerkraut in a slow cooker.

Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the slow cooker pot, and place the roast in the center.

Cover with remaining sauerkraut.

Cover slow cooker, and cook roast 6 hours on High.