Pork for Peasants

Directions

1. 1
   Heat bacon fat in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Season the pork with salt and pepper, and brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Place sliced yams in bottom of crockpot.
4. 4
   Set crockpot on low.
5. 5
   Layer the pork, including any pan drippings, and apples on top of the yams.
6. 6
   In a small bowl, combine cider or apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice and caraway seeds; mix well and pour over the pork and apples evenly.
7. 7
   Top with the sauerkraut. It's a tight fit, but my 5-quart crockpot lid does close.
8. 8
   Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.
9. 9
   Remove the lid and serve the pork with the sweet potatoes, apples and sauerkraut, spooning sauce over everything.