I used pork loin country ribs. Add 1 cup applesauce, 2 small onions, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste. Kraut in bottom of crockpot, browned ribs on top. 6 - 7 hours, no peeking until finished. Yummy!!
I heard somewhere that burning vanilla candles while you are cooking will cut down on the odor - I tried that with not much success. Is there something about using white vinegar?