Pork and Sauerkraut
Eating sauerkraut on New Year's is an old Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, said to bring good luck. The traditional meal consists of pork and sauerkraut served together, with sauerkraut representing luck and the pig representing rooting into the New Year . It's a feel-good and flavorsome ritual and it may be just what you need to start the New Year. Serve with mashed potatoes or dumplings.
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Cook's Notes:
Substitute 1 bag or 3 pints of homemade sauerkraut if preferred.
Adding the apple and onion takes away the after-effects of the sauerkraut.
If adding dumplings, do so after step 3. Remove cooked roast from roasting pan and pour sauerkraut mixture into a large pot, stirring in more water if needed. Bring to a boil. Drop dumpling batter by teaspoonfuls on top of boiling sauerkraut. Reduce heat, cover tightly, and steam dumplings until cooked, about 12 minutes.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of canned sauerkraut. The actual amount of sauerkraut consumed will vary.